#204E7D
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #204E7D
The precise color #204E7D is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 32, 78, and 125.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 74% cyan and 38% magenta inks. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#204E7D
RGB32, 78, 125
HSL210.3°, 59.2%, 30.8%
CMYK74%, 38%, 0%, 51%
HSV210.3°, 74.4%, 49.0%
LAB32.3, 1.4, -31.2
XYZ7.0, 7.2, 20.4
Decimal2117245
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.58:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.45:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.20:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.08:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #204E7D;
}
.text-color {
color: #204E7D;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #204E7D;
}