#5F8ABD
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #5F8ABD
When working with digital screens, the color #5F8ABD is rendered by mixing light. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(95, 138, 189).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 50% cyan, 27% magenta, 0% yellow, and 26% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#5F8ABD
RGB95, 138, 189
HSL212.6°, 41.6%, 55.7%
CMYK50%, 27%, 0%, 26%
HSV212.6°, 49.7%, 74.1%
LAB56.4, -0.4, -31.2
XYZ23.0, 24.3, 51.6
Decimal6261437
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.59:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.86:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.43:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.98:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #5F8ABD;
}
.text-color {
color: #5F8ABD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #5F8ABD;
}