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Steel Blue

#628691

A balanced, muted 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

628691

RGB

98, 134, 145

HSL

194, 19%, 48%

HSB

194, 32%, 57%

CMYK

32, 8, 0, 43

LAB

54, -11, -10

LCH

54, 15, 223

OKLCH

0.60, 0.04, 219

XYZ

19, 22, 30

LUV

54, -18, -13

HWB

194, 38%, 43%

Pantone

Cool Gray 8 C

Harmonies

Analogous

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Triadic

Tetradic

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Shades & tints

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