Back to all colors

Steel Blue

#1A73BE

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
1A73BE
RGB
26, 115, 190
HSL
207, 76%, 42%
HSB
207, 86%, 75%
CMYK
86, 39, 0, 25
LAB
47, -4, -47
LCH
47, 47, 265
OKLCH
0.54, 0.14, 250
XYZ
16, 16, 51
LUV
47, -27, -69
HWB
207, 10%, 25%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

Similar named colors

Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.