#496D92
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #496D92
The hex code #496D92 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 109, and 146.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 50% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow, and 43% black. The HSL representation is 210.4° hue, 33.3% saturation, and 42.9% lightness.
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. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.