#5FA0DB
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #5FA0DB
The hex code #5FA0DB represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 95 parts red, 160 parts green, and 219 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 57% C, 27% M, 0% Y, and 14% K. With a hue angle of 208.5 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#5FA0DB
RGB95, 160, 219
HSL208.5°, 63.3%, 61.6%
CMYK57%, 27%, 0%, 14%
HSV208.5°, 56.6%, 85.9%
LAB63.9, -3.7, -36.3
XYZ30.1, 32.7, 71.7
Decimal6267099
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.79:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.54:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.66:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.41:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #5FA0DB;
}
.text-color {
color: #5FA0DB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #5FA0DB;
}