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Steel Blue

#009EC5

A balanced, moderate 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
009EC5
RGB
0, 158, 197
HSL
192, 100%, 39%
HSB
192, 100%, 77%
CMYK
100, 20, 0, 23
LAB
60, -25, -31
LCH
60, 40, 231
OKLCH
0.65, 0.12, 224
XYZ
22, 28, 57
LUV
60, -42, -43
HWB
192, 0%, 23%
Pantone
311 C

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