What is the hex code for Steel Blue?

The hex code for Steel Blue is #4682B4. In RGB that is rgb(70, 130, 180), and in HSL it is hsl(207, 44%, 49%).

What RGB values make Steel Blue?

Steel Blue is 70 red, 130 green, and 180 blue, written as rgb(70, 130, 180).

Steel Blue scores 4.11:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: steelblue directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #4682B4.

#4682B4

Steel Blue is a blue tone at #4682B4. It sits at 207 degrees on the color wheel with 44% saturation and 49% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Steel Blue with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#DAE6F0

Tint 60%

#B5CDE1

Tint 40%

#90B4D2

Tint 20%

#6B9BC3

Base

#4682B4

Shade 20%

#386890

Shade 40%

#2A4E6C

Shade 60%

#1C3448

Shade 80%

#0E1A24

On white

Sample text

4.11:1

Large text only

On black

Sample text

5.11:1

Passes AA for body text

Check a specific pairing in the contrast checker.

Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Steel Blue?: The hex code for Steel Blue is #4682B4. In RGB that is rgb(70, 130, 180), and in HSL it is hsl(207, 44%, 49%).
What RGB values make Steel Blue?: Steel Blue is 70 red, 130 green, and 180 blue, written as rgb(70, 130, 180).
Is Steel Blue readable as text on a white background?: Steel Blue scores 4.11:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Steel Blue a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: steelblue directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #4682B4.