Blue Steel Color – #535a61: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Blue Steel color hex code is #535a61, and it is composed of 33% red, 35% green and 38% blue.
Blue Steel is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.99:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Blue Steel color (#535a61) against light backgrounds.

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Blue Steel Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Blue Steel, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #535a61 |
| RGB | rgb(83,90,97) |
| HSL | hsl(210,7.8%,35.3%) |
| CMYK | 14, 7, 0, 62 |
| HSV | 210, 14, 38 |
| RGB % | 33, 35, 38 |
| XYZ | 9.4, 10, 12.7 |
| LAB | 37.8, -0.9, -4.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.99 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3 (fails WCAG AA) |
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