#2D8BD2
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
0.237
Hue H
206°
Saturation S
65%
Lightness L
50%
Value V
82%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Vivid
Hue family
Blue
Contrast on white: 3.66:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 5.74:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#2d8bd2
Protanopia
#5657c1
Deuteranopia
#5049bd
Tritanopia
#32b3b0
Achromatopsia
#777777
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.