#5E8EA6
Approximate name: Cadet 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
CadetBlue
Relative luminance
0.245
Hue H
200°
Saturation S
29%
Lightness L
51%
Value V
65%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Blue
Contrast on white: 3.56:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 5.90:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#5e8ea6
Protanopia
#7373a0
Deuteranopia
#706c9f
Tritanopia
#609c9b
Achromatopsia
#828282
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.