#57A0CC
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #57A0CC
At its core, #57A0CC is a medium and moderate hue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 87 parts red, 160 parts green, and 204 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 57% C, 22% M, 0% Y, and 20% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#57A0CC
RGB87, 160, 204
HSL202.6°, 53.4%, 57.1%
CMYK57%, 22%, 0%, 20%
HSV202.6°, 57.4%, 80.0%
LAB63.0, -10.0, -29.4
XYZ27.4, 31.5, 61.8
Decimal5742796
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.87:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.31:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.75:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.21:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #57A0CC;
}
.text-color {
color: #57A0CC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #57A0CC;
}