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Steel Blue#4682B4
steel blue color with #4682B4 hex code

Meaning of the color Steel Blue

Steel Blue is a muted, cool-toned shade of blue with gray undertones, reminiscent of polished steel. This color symbolizes strength, reliability, and calmness, making it a popular choice for designs that aim to convey professionalism and stability.
Steel Blue pairs beautifully with neutral tones like light gray or beige for a sophisticated palette. For bolder contrasts, combine it with mustard yellow or burnt orange. Metallic accents like silver or chrome enhance its sleek and modern appeal.


Psychological characteristics of Steel Blue color

Steel Blue is a calming and dependable color that evokes feelings of stability and composure. Its psychological traits include:

  • Strength and reliability: Steel Blue represents resilience and dependability.
  • Calmness and focus: Its cool tones promote relaxation and clarity.
  • Professionalism and sophistication: Steel Blue conveys a refined and polished look.
  • Balance and neutrality: Its gray undertones add a sense of equilibrium.

Symbolic meanings of color Steel Blue

Strength and reliability
Calmness and focus
Professionalism and sophistication
Balance and neutrality

Technical information about Steel Blue/#73C2FB

The Steel Blue hex code, #73C2FB, perfectly captures its muted and modern tones. In the RGB color model, Steel Blue is composed of 27.5% red, 51% green, and 70.6% blue. In the CMYK model, it translates to 61.1% cyan, 27.8% magenta, 0% yellow, and 29.4% black.
Steel Blue’s versatile and understated hue makes it a favorite for various design applications, including branding, web design, and fashion. Its ability to balance strength with calmness ensures it stands out in any creative context.

Steel Blue color conversion table

The hexadecimal color #4682B4 has RGB values of R: 70 , G: 130, B: 180 and CMYK values of C: 61, M: 28, Y: 0, K:29.
Color codeValueCSS
HEX#4682B4#4682B4
RGB DECIMAL70, 130, 180rgb(70, 130, 180)
RGB PERCENTAGE27%, 51%, 71%27, 51, 71
CMYK61, 28, 0, 29
HSL207.3°, 44.0, 49.0hsl(207.3°, 44.0%, 49.0%)
HSV (OR HSB)207.3°, 61.1, 70.6
WEB SAFE#4682B4#4682B4
CIE-LAB52.467, -4.070, -32.198
XYZ18.747, 20.563, 46.161
XYY0.219, 0.241, 20.563
CIE-LCH52.467, 32.454, 262.795
CIE-LUV52.467, -25.107, -48.374
HUNTER-LAB45.346, -5.561, -28.613
BINAR01000110 10000010 10110100

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