#7599C5
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #7599C5
The hex code #7599C5 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 117, 153, and 197.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 41% Cyan, 22% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 23% Black. 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. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#7599C5
RGB117, 153, 197
HSL213.0°, 40.8%, 61.6%
CMYK41%, 22%, 0%, 23%
HSV213.0°, 40.6%, 77.3%
LAB62.2, -1.1, -26.6
XYZ28.8, 30.6, 57.2
Decimal7707077
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.95:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.12:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.82:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.05:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #7599C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #7599C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #7599C5;
}