#6D8ABD
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #6D8ABD
The precise color #6D8ABD is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(109, 138, 189).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 42% 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. 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#6D8ABD
RGB109, 138, 189
HSL218.3°, 37.7%, 58.4%
CMYK42%, 27%, 0%, 26%
HSV218.3°, 42.3%, 74.1%
LAB57.2, 3.1, -29.9
XYZ24.6, 25.1, 51.7
Decimal7178941
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.49:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.02:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.33:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.12:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #6D8ABD;
}
.text-color {
color: #6D8ABD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #6D8ABD;
}