#5E8BBF
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
0.246
Hue H
212°
Saturation S
43%
Lightness L
56%
Value V
75%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Blue
Contrast on white: 3.55:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 5.92:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#5e8bbf
Protanopia
#7172b2
Deuteranopia
#6f6caf
Tritanopia
#60a8a6
Achromatopsia
#838383
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.