Steel Blue - Palette

A cool color combination designed for visual harmony, accessibility, and professional design applications.

#4682B4

RGB(70, 130, 180)

#5C9AC2

RGB(92, 154, 194)

#72B2D0

RGB(114, 178, 208)

#88CADE

RGB(136, 202, 222)

#9EE2EC

RGB(158, 226, 236)

Color Properties

Color HEX RGB HSL Luminance Temperature
#4682B4 RGB(70, 130, 180) HSL(207, 44%, 49%) 118 / 255 Cool
#5C9AC2 RGB(92, 154, 194) HSL(204, 46%, 56%) 140 / 255 Cool
#72B2D0 RGB(114, 178, 208) HSL(199, 50%, 63%) 162 / 255 Cool
#88CADE RGB(136, 202, 222) HSL(194, 57%, 70%) 185 / 255 Cool
#9EE2EC RGB(158, 226, 236) HSL(188, 67%, 77%) 207 / 255 Cool

Accessibility & Readability

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compliance ensures your design is usable by everyone, including people with visual impairments. The following contrast ratios measure readability between foreground and background colors.

Combination Contrast Ratio WCAG AA WCAG AAA Status
Aa
Primary text on primary background
1.34:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Aa
Primary text on secondary background
1.76:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Aa
Accent text on primary background
2.84:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Aa
Black text on secondary background
8.99:1 Pass Pass AA Compliant
Aa
White text on primary background
4.11:1 Pass (Large Text) Fail AA Large Text Only
Understanding WCAG Contrast Requirements AA Standard: Minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text (18pt+).
AAA Standard: Enhanced requirement of 7:1 for normal text, 4.5:1 for large text.
Large Text: 18pt (24px) or 14pt (18.5px) bold.

Color Details

Each color includes HEX, RGB, and CMYK values for both digital and print applications.

#4682B4
RGB RGB(70, 130, 180)
CMYK 73% / 49% / 29% / 29%
#5C9AC2
RGB RGB(92, 154, 194)
CMYK 64% / 40% / 24% / 24%
#72B2D0
RGB RGB(114, 178, 208)
CMYK 55% / 30% / 18% / 18%
#88CADE
RGB RGB(136, 202, 222)
CMYK 47% / 21% / 13% / 13%
#9EE2EC
RGB RGB(158, 226, 236)
CMYK 38% / 11% / 7% / 7%

Interactive Preview

Test how this palette performs in real-world UI scenarios.

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Secondary Heading

This sample text demonstrates how your selected color combinations work together in a real design context. You can test this link to see how interactive elements appear.

Pro Tip: Aim for a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for body text to ensure readability.

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Design Applications

Web & UI Design

Perfect for modern websites, dashboards, and application interfaces where visual hierarchy and user experience matter.

Brand Identity

Establish consistent brand recognition across logos, marketing collateral, and digital presence with these harmonious colors.

Print & Packaging

CMYK values provided ensure accurate color reproduction for business cards, brochures, and product packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Simply copy the HEX or RGB values from the color cards above and paste them directly into Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Photoshop, or any design software. Most design tools accept both HEX and RGB formats.

HEX (Hexadecimal) is primarily used for web design. RGB (Red, Green, Blue) is for digital screens. CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) is used for print materials. This palette provides all three formats for versatility.

Yes, all color palettes on this platform are completely free for both personal and commercial use. No attribution is required, though it's always appreciated.