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Steel Blue

#1E95BC

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
1E95BC
RGB
30, 149, 188
HSL
195, 72%, 43%
HSB
195, 84%, 74%
CMYK
84, 21, 0, 26
LAB
57, -22, -30
LCH
57, 37, 234
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 226
XYZ
20, 25, 51
LUV
57, -38, -42
HWB
195, 12%, 26%
Pantone
311 C

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