#2E6D8F
Approximate name: Steel Blue
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
SteelBlue
Relative luminance
0.135
Hue H
201°
Saturation S
51%
Lightness L
37%
Value V
56%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Blue
Contrast on white: 5.68:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 3.70:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#2e6d8f
Protanopia
#494a87
Deuteranopia
#464185
Tritanopia
#31807f
Achromatopsia
#5e5e5e
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.