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Steel Blue

#3480CB

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

3480CB

RGB

52, 128, 203

HSL

210, 59%, 50%

HSB

210, 74%, 80%

CMYK

74, 37, 0, 20

LAB

52, -4, -46

LCH

52, 47, 265

OKLCH

0.59, 0.14, 251

XYZ

20, 20, 59

LUV

52, -27, -70

HWB

210, 20%, 20%

Pantone

Cool Gray 8 C

Harmonies

Analogous

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Triadic

Tetradic

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Shades & tints

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