#4975A0
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #4975A0
The hex code #4975A0 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 73 red, 117 green, and 160 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 54% cyan and 27% magenta inks. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#4975A0
RGB73, 117, 160
HSL209.7°, 37.3%, 45.7%
CMYK54%, 27%, 0%, 37%
HSV209.7°, 54.4%, 62.7%
LAB47.9, -2.3, -27.8
XYZ15.5, 16.7, 35.7
Decimal4814240
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.84:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.34:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.63:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.69:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #4975A0;
}
.text-color {
color: #4975A0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #4975A0;
}