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Steel Blue

#1FA0BD

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
1FA0BD
RGB
31, 160, 189
HSL
191, 72%, 43%
HSB
191, 84%, 74%
CMYK
84, 15, 0, 26
LAB
60, -27, -25
LCH
60, 37, 223
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 218
XYZ
22, 29, 53
LUV
60, -42, -34
HWB
191, 12%, 26%
Pantone
311 C

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