#57A0BD
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Cadetblue.
About #57A0BD
The precise color #57A0BD is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Cadetblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 87, 160, and 189.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 54% C, 15% M, 0% Y, and 26% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#57A0BD
RGB87, 160, 189
HSL197.1°, 43.6%, 54.1%
CMYK54%, 15%, 0%, 26%
HSV197.1°, 54.0%, 74.1%
LAB62.4, -14.6, -21.9
XYZ25.7, 30.8, 52.7
Decimal5742781
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.93:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.17:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.80:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.09:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #57A0BD;
}
.text-color {
color: #57A0BD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #57A0BD;
}