#3A5F92
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #3A5F92
The hex code #3A5F92 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 58, 95, and 146.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 60% C, 35% M, 0% Y, and 43% K. The HSL representation is 214.8° hue, 43.1% saturation, and 40.0% lightness.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#3A5F92
RGB58, 95, 146
HSL214.8°, 43.1%, 40.0%
CMYK60%, 35%, 0%, 43%
HSV214.8°, 60.3%, 57.3%
LAB39.8, 3.1, -32.0
XYZ11.0, 11.2, 28.8
Decimal3825554
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.50:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.23:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.21:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.75:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #3A5F92;
}
.text-color {
color: #3A5F92;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #3A5F92;
}