Steel Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #007DB8.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
0, 125, 184 in digital design or CMYK 100%, 32%, 0%, 28% for print applications.
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Steel Blue
#007DB8
Steel Blue color values
- HEX
- #007DB8
- RGB
- 0, 125, 184
- HSL
- 199°, 100%, 36%
- CMYK
- 100, 32, 0, 28
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Steel Blue sits at 199° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Steel Blue is rendered as rgb(0, 125, 184), where the blue channel is highest at 184, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Steel Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 100C 32M 0Y 28K. With a moderate key (28%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Steel Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #007DB8;
--brand-primary-rgb: 0, 125, 184;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#007DB8',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 100%
M: 32%
Y: 0%
K: 28%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(0, 125, 184)
rgba(0, 125, 184, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #007DB8?
#007DB8 is Steel Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 0, 125, 184. It has a hue of 199°, 100%
saturation, and 36% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #007DB8?
The RGB color code for #007DB8 is rgb(0, 125, 184). This means it contains 0 red,
125 green, and 184 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Steel Blue a warm or cool color?
Steel Blue (#007DB8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #007DB8 in CSS?
You can use #007DB8 in CSS with:
background-color: #007DB8; or color: #007DB8; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 125, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 32%, 0%, 28%.