CSS named color

SteelBlue #4682B4

SteelBlue is a azure with the hex code #4682B4, which converts to rgb(70, 130, 180). Open #4682B4 in the converter to tweak it.

SteelBlue color values

How #4682B4 converts to RGB

Split the hex code into three pairs and read each pair as a base-16 number: 46 → 70, 82 → 130, B4 → 180. That gives rgb(70, 130, 180). The step-by-step guide explains the math.

Shades of SteelBlue

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

Tints of SteelBlue

Mixed toward white in 10% steps.

Color harmonies

Hue rotations of SteelBlue 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 steelblue background. Test any other pair in the contrast checker; thresholds are explained in the WCAG contrast guide.

Use SteelBlue in CSS

.element {
  color: steelblue;                         /* keyword */
  background-color: #4682B4;            /* hex */
  border-color: rgb(70 130 180 / 50%);    /* 50% transparent */
}

Need it semi-transparent? Append an alpha byte: #4682B480 is SteelBlue at 50% opacity. See RGBA & transparency.

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FAQ

What is the HEX code for SteelBlue?

The CSS named color steelblue is #4682B4 in hexadecimal. In CSS you can write color: steelblue; or color: #4682B4; — both produce the same pixel.

What is SteelBlue in RGB?

SteelBlue is rgb(70, 130, 180): red 70, green 130, blue 180 on the 0–255 scale. As normalized 0–1 floats that is (0.275, 0.51, 0.706).

Is white or black text more readable on SteelBlue?

Black text is more readable. White on #4682B4 has a contrast ratio of 4.10:1 (AA Large only), black on #4682B4 has 5.11:1 (AA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.