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Steel Blue

#199CD6

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
199CD6
RGB
25, 156, 214
HSL
198, 79%, 47%
HSB
198, 88%, 84%
CMYK
88, 27, 0, 16
LAB
60, -18, -40
LCH
60, 44, 245
OKLCH
0.65, 0.13, 235
XYZ
24, 29, 68
LUV
60, -39, -59
HWB
198, 10%, 16%
Pantone
311 C

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