steelblue

#2D74A4

Cool

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB45, 116, 164
CMYK73, 29, 0, 36
HSL204°, 57%, 41%
LAB46, -10, -33
Closest Library Match
cyan-70092% Match

Readability

5.06On WhitePASS AA
4.14On BlackFAIL

For optimal readability, use White text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
Copy CSS
vibrant
Copy CSS
rich
Copy CSS

About #2D74A4

The hexadecimal color code #2D74A4 is a medium, moderate shade of Cyan (known as steelblue). In the RGB color model, #2D74A4 is comprised of 45 red, 116 green, and 164 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 204 degrees, a saturation of 57%, and a lightness of 41%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 508 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create moderate 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 #2D74A4.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind