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Steel Blue

#1C77C7

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
1C77C7
RGB
28, 119, 199
HSL
208, 75%, 45%
HSB
208, 86%, 78%
CMYK
86, 40, 0, 22
LAB
48, -3, -50
LCH
48, 50, 266
OKLCH
0.56, 0.15, 251
XYZ
17, 18, 56
LUV
48, -27, -74
HWB
208, 11%, 22%
Pantone
316 C

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