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Color: Light Steel Blue

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Category: blue
Color Source: web
Luminance: 54.0%
Color Formats

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HEX
#B0C4DE
RGB
176, 196, 222
HSL
214, 41, 78
HSV
214, 21, 87
CMYK
21, 12, 0, 13
LAB
78, -1, -15
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Light Steel Blue for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Light Steel Blue on White
1.78:1
Light Steel Blue on Black
11.80:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Light Steel Blue backgrounds.

Color Tools

Professional tools to work with Light Steel Blue and create color schemes.

About Light Steel Blue Color

The Light Steel Blue color (#B0C4DE) is a blue color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Light Steel Blue, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Light Steel Blue has the hexadecimal code #B0C4DE and RGB values of 176, 196, 222. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 214°, saturation of 41%, and lightness of 78%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Light Steel Blue.

Associated Emotions

Trust, calm, stability, peace, loyalty, sadness

Symbolism & Meaning

Reliability, professionalism, security, tranquility

Marketing & Branding

Builds trust, promotes calmness, professional appearance

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Light Steel Blue in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Light Steel Blue.

Color Temperature

Cool

Dominant Wavelength

450-495nm

Color Purity

41%

Brightness Index

199/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Light Steel Blue.

CSS Examples

background-color: #B0C4DE;
color: #B0C4DE;
border: 2px solid #B0C4DE;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #B0C4DE33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #B0C4DE, #e3f7ff);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Light Steel Blue in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Light Steel Blue as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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