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Steel Blue

#328BB4

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
328BB4
RGB
50, 139, 180
HSL
199, 57%, 45%
HSB
199, 72%, 71%
CMYK
72, 23, 0, 29
LAB
54, -17, -30
LCH
54, 34, 241
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 232
XYZ
19, 22, 47
LUV
54, -32, -42
HWB
199, 20%, 29%
Pantone
311 C

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