steelblue

#248CAE

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB36, 140, 174
CMYK79, 20, 0, 32
HSL195°, 66%, 41%
LAB54, -21, -27
Closest Library Match
cyan-60093% Match

Readability

3.86On WhiteFAIL
5.43On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #248CAE

The hexadecimal color code #248CAE is a medium, vibrant shade of Cyan (known as steelblue). In the RGB color model, #248CAE is comprised of 36 red, 140 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 195 degrees, a saturation of 66%, and a lightness of 41%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 515 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create vibrant Cyan atmospheres. Designers searching for Cyan color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #248CAE.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
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