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Steel Blue

#108CD5

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
108CD5
RGB
16, 140, 213
HSL
202, 86%, 45%
HSB
202, 92%, 84%
CMYK
92, 34, 0, 16
LAB
55, -11, -47
LCH
55, 48, 257
OKLCH
0.62, 0.15, 243
XYZ
22, 24, 66
LUV
55, -34, -70
HWB
202, 6%, 16%
Pantone
311 C

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