#4292CC

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #4292CC

The hex code #4292CC represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 66, 146, and 204.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Its ink density profile breaks down to 68% cyan, 28% magenta, 0% yellow, and 20% black. The HSL representation is 205.2° hue, 57.5% saturation, and 52.9% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#4292CC
RGB66, 146, 204
HSL205.2°, 57.5%, 52.9%
CMYK68%, 28%, 0%, 20%
HSV205.2°, 67.6%, 80.0%
LAB58.1, -6.0, -37.0
XYZ23.4, 26.1, 60.9
Decimal4362956

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.38:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.22:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.23:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.28:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #4292CC; }
.text-color { color: #4292CC; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #4292CC; }

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