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Steel Blue

#299DB7

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
299DB7
RGB
41, 157, 183
HSL
191, 63%, 44%
HSB
191, 78%, 72%
CMYK
78, 14, 0, 28
LAB
59, -26, -23
LCH
59, 35, 222
OKLCH
0.65, 0.10, 217
XYZ
22, 28, 49
LUV
59, -40, -31
HWB
191, 16%, 28%
Pantone
311 C

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