Steel blue

The color #4682B4 is a steel blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 70, 130, 180 and HSL values of 207°, 44%, 49%.

Color Values for #4682B4

Below are the different color format representations for #4682B4. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#4682B4
RGB:
rgb(70,130,180) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(207,44%,49%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(61%, 28%, 0%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #4682B4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #4682B4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 27.5%
Green: 51%
Blue: 70.6%

Contrast Analysis for #4682B4

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #4682B4

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #4682B4

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #4682B4

The complementary color for #4682B4 is #B47746. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #4682B4

The analogous colors for #4682B4 are #46B4AE and #464BB4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #4682B4

The triadic colors for #4682B4 are #B44682 and #82B446. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #4682B4

These are the darker variations of #4682B4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #386890 and #2A4E6C. This progression shows how #4682B4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #4682B4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6B9BC3 and #90B4D2. This progression shows how #4682B4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #4682B4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #4682B4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #4682B4

Companies and brands that incorporate #4682B4 in their visual identity.

#4682B4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #4682B4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #4682B4 is a steel blue with RGB values of 70, 130, 180 and HSL values of 207°, 44%, 49%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #4682B4 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.