#3A7599
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #3A7599
The hex code #3A7599 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Steelblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 58 red, 117 green, and 153 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 62% Cyan, 24% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 40% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#3A7599
RGB58, 117, 153
HSL202.7°, 45.0%, 41.4%
CMYK62%, 24%, 0%, 40%
HSV202.7°, 62.1%, 60.0%
LAB46.9, -7.9, -25.2
XYZ13.9, 15.9, 32.5
Decimal3831193
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.02:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.18:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.80:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.56:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #3A7599;
}
.text-color {
color: #3A7599;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #3A7599;
}