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Steel Blue

#00A6D6

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
00A6D6
RGB
0, 166, 214
HSL
193, 100%, 42%
HSB
193, 100%, 84%
CMYK
100, 22, 0, 16
LAB
63, -24, -35
LCH
63, 43, 236
OKLCH
0.68, 0.13, 228
XYZ
26, 32, 68
LUV
63, -44, -51
HWB
193, 0%, 16%
Pantone
311 C

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