#3A5F99
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #3A5F99
The hex code #3A5F99 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(58, 95, 153).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 62% C, 38% M, 0% Y, and 40% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#3A5F99
RGB58, 95, 153
HSL216.6°, 45.0%, 41.4%
CMYK62%, 38%, 0%, 40%
HSV216.6°, 62.1%, 60.0%
LAB40.2, 5.6, -35.7
XYZ11.6, 11.4, 31.7
Decimal3825561
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.41:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.28:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.13:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.79:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #3A5F99;
}
.text-color {
color: #3A5F99;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #3A5F99;
}