#3E8A95
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
0.214
Hue H
188°
Saturation S
41%
Lightness L
41%
Value V
58%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Cyan
Contrast on white: 3.98:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 5.27:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
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Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#3e8a95
Protanopia
#5f6092
Deuteranopia
#5b5592
Tritanopia
#429090
Achromatopsia
#757575
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.