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Steel Blue

#0088D4

A balanced, vivid steel blue — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

Psychology

Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.

Meaning

Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.

Applications

Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.

Conversion

HEX
0088D4
RGB
0, 136, 212
HSL
202, 100%, 42%
HSB
202, 100%, 83%
CMYK
100, 36, 0, 17
LAB
54, -10, -48
LCH
54, 49, 259
OKLCH
0.60, 0.15, 244
XYZ
21, 22, 66
LUV
54, -34, -73
HWB
202, 0%, 17%
Pantone
311 C

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