Steel Blue Color – #4682b4: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Steel Blue color hex code is #4682b4, and it is composed of 27% red, 51% green and 71% blue.
Steel Blue is a dark, bright, and cool color at 61% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.11:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Steel Blue color (#4682b4) against dark backgrounds.

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Steel Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Steel Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #4682b4 |
| RGB | rgb(70,130,180) |
| HSL | hsl(207,44%,49%) |
| CMYK | 61, 28, 0, 29 |
| HSV | 207, 61, 71 |
| RGB % | 27, 51, 71 |
| XYZ | 18.7, 20.6, 46.2 |
| LAB | 52.5, -4.5, -32.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 61% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.11 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.11 (passes WCAG AA) |
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