steelblue

#596FA1

Cool

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB89, 111, 161
CMYK45, 31, 0, 37
HSL222°, 29%, 49%
LAB47, 2, -30
Closest Library Match
slate-50094% Match

Readability

4.98On WhitePASS AA
4.21On BlackFAIL

For optimal readability, use White text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #596FA1

The hexadecimal color code #596FA1 is a medium, muted shade of Blue (known as steelblue). In the RGB color model, #596FA1 is comprised of 89 red, 111 green, and 161 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 222 degrees, a saturation of 29%, and a lightness of 49%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 496 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create muted Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue 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 #596FA1.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind