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Steel Blue

#177FD1

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

177FD1

RGB

23, 127, 209

HSL

206, 80%, 45%

HSB

206, 89%, 82%

CMYK

89, 39, 0, 18

LAB

51, -5, -51

LCH

51, 51, 265

OKLCH

0.58, 0.15, 249

XYZ

19, 20, 63

LUV

51, -30, -76

HWB

206, 9%, 18%

Pantone

Cool Gray 8 C

Harmonies

Analogous

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Shades & tints

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