CSS named color

LightSteelBlue #B0C4DE

LightSteelBlue is a light azure with the hex code #B0C4DE, which converts to rgb(176, 196, 222). Open #B0C4DE in the converter to tweak it.

LightSteelBlue color values

How #B0C4DE converts to RGB

Split the hex code into three pairs and read each pair as a base-16 number: B0 → 176, C4 → 196, DE → 222. That gives rgb(176, 196, 222). The step-by-step guide explains the math.

Shades of LightSteelBlue

Mixed toward black in 10% steps. Click a swatch to copy its hex.

Tints of LightSteelBlue

Mixed toward white in 10% steps.

Color harmonies

Hue rotations of LightSteelBlue on the HSL color wheel, keeping saturation and lightness fixed. The color harmony guide explains when each scheme works.

Complementary

Analogous

Split-complementary

Triadic

Tetradic (square)

Contrast and accessibility

Use black text on a lightsteelblue background. Test any other pair in the contrast checker; thresholds are explained in the WCAG contrast guide.

Use LightSteelBlue in CSS

.element {
  color: lightsteelblue;                         /* keyword */
  background-color: #B0C4DE;            /* hex */
  border-color: rgb(176 196 222 / 50%);    /* 50% transparent */
}

Need it semi-transparent? Append an alpha byte: #B0C4DE80 is LightSteelBlue at 50% opacity. See RGBA & transparency.

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FAQ

What is the HEX code for LightSteelBlue?

The CSS named color lightsteelblue is #B0C4DE in hexadecimal. In CSS you can write color: lightsteelblue; or color: #B0C4DE; — both produce the same pixel.

What is LightSteelBlue in RGB?

LightSteelBlue is rgb(176, 196, 222): red 176, green 196, blue 222 on the 0–255 scale. As normalized 0–1 floats that is (0.69, 0.769, 0.871).

Is white or black text more readable on LightSteelBlue?

Black text is more readable. White on #B0C4DE has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 (Fail), black on #B0C4DE has 11.79:1 (AAA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.