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Steel Blue

#187FC7

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
187FC7
RGB
24, 127, 199
HSL
205, 78%, 44%
HSB
205, 88%, 78%
CMYK
88, 36, 0, 22
LAB
51, -8, -46
LCH
51, 47, 260
OKLCH
0.58, 0.14, 246
XYZ
18, 19, 57
LUV
51, -30, -68
HWB
205, 9%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C

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