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Steel Blue

#109FD8

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
109FD8
RGB
16, 159, 216
HSL
197, 86%, 45%
HSB
197, 93%, 85%
CMYK
93, 26, 0, 15
LAB
61, -20, -39
LCH
61, 44, 244
OKLCH
0.66, 0.14, 234
XYZ
25, 30, 69
LUV
61, -40, -58
HWB
197, 6%, 15%
Pantone
311 C

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