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Steel Blue

#28A0D6

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
28A0D6
RGB
40, 160, 214
HSL
199, 69%, 50%
HSB
199, 81%, 84%
CMYK
81, 25, 0, 16
LAB
61, -19, -37
LCH
61, 42, 243
OKLCH
0.67, 0.13, 234
XYZ
26, 30, 68
LUV
61, -39, -55
HWB
199, 16%, 16%
Pantone
311 C

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