#336580 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(51, 101, 128)

HSL:hsl(201, 43%, 35%)

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HEX

#336580

RGB

51, 101, 128

HSL

201°, 43%, 35%

HSV

201°, 60%, 50%

CMYK

60%, 21%, 0%, 50%

Color Conversion

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HEX

#336580

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #336580 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%

0%#336580

10%#2E5B73

20%#295166

30%#244759

40%#1F3C4D

50%#193240

60%#142833

70%#0F1E26

80%#0A141A

90%#050A0D

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#336580

10%#3C7797

20%#468AAF

30%#599ABD

40%#71A8C6

50%#88B7D0

60%#A0C5D9

70%#B8D4E3

80%#D0E2EC

90%#E7F1F6

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #336580.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #336580 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text

Text color#000000

Background#336580

Contrast ratio3.31:1

WCAG levelFail

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#336580

Contrast ratio6.34:1

WCAG levelAA

Recommended text preview

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#336580

Contrast ratio6.34:1

WCAG levelAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

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Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

Blindness Simulator

Preview how #336580 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #336580 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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