#509899
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
0.265
Hue H
181°
Saturation S
31%
Lightness L
46%
Value V
60%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Cyan
Contrast on white: 3.34:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 6.29:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
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Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#509899
Protanopia
#6f7099
Deuteranopia
#6b6699
Tritanopia
#549999
Achromatopsia
#838383
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.