steelblue

#2980A8

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB41, 128, 168
CMYK76, 24, 0, 34
HSL199°, 61%, 41%
LAB50, -16, -29
Closest Library Match
cyan-70091% Match

Readability

4.42On WhiteFAIL
4.74On BlackPASS AA

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #2980A8

The hexadecimal color code #2980A8 is a medium, vibrant shade of Cyan (known as steelblue). In the RGB color model, #2980A8 is comprised of 41 red, 128 green, and 168 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 199 degrees, a saturation of 61%, and a lightness of 41%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 512 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 #2980A8.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind