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Steel Blue

#338BD2

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
338BD2
RGB
51, 139, 210
HSL
207, 64%, 51%
HSB
207, 76%, 82%
CMYK
76, 34, 0, 18
LAB
55, -8, -45
LCH
55, 46, 260
OKLCH
0.62, 0.14, 247
XYZ
22, 24, 64
LUV
55, -31, -67
HWB
207, 20%, 18%
Pantone
311 C

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