Explore properties, harmonies, and accessibility data for the color #4682B4. This medium shade of Blueis widely used in modern design.
"SteelBlue (#4682B4) – medium metallic blue. Trustworthy corporate & calm strength."
Color #4682B4 is mathematically represented by 70 red, 130 green, and 180 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 207 degrees, 44% saturation, and 49% lightness.This color is officially recognized as "SteelBlue" and is one of the standard CSS named colors supported across all modern web browsers.
Depending on the vibrant 207 hue, this color belongs to the Blue spectrum.Cool colors like this are often associated with calmness, trust, and professional reliability. This makes it a popular choice for corporate branding and banking interfaces.
When using #4682B4 in your projects, consider the accessibility of text to ensure your content is readable by everyone. The contrast ratio against white is 4.11:1, which is rated Large Text Only. Against black, the ratio is 5.11:1, rated AA (Standard).
Pro Tip: For optimal user experience, always ensure your primary text color has at least a 4.5:1 contrast ratio against the background color.