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Steel Blue

#0B708E

Steel Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #0B708E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 11, 112, 142 in digital design or CMYK 92%, 21%, 0%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Steel Blue Color Values

HEX
#0B708E
RGB
11, 112, 142
HSL
194°, 86%, 30%
CMYK
92, 21, 0, 44

About this color

Steel Blue sits at 194° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 86% saturation and 30% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, cool colors like Steel Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Steel Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 92%, 21%, 0%, 44% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Steel Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #0B708E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 11, 112, 142;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0B708E',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 92%
M: 21%
Y: 0%
K: 44%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(11, 112, 142)
rgba(11, 112, 142, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0B708E?
#0B708E is Steel Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 11, 112, 142. It has a hue of 194°, 86% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0B708E?
The RGB color code for #0B708E is rgb(11, 112, 142). This means it contains 11 red, 112 green, and 142 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Steel Blue a warm or cool color?
Steel Blue (#0B708E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0B708E in CSS?
You can use #0B708E in CSS with: background-color: #0B708E; or color: #0B708E; or as an RGB value: rgb(11, 112, 142). For print design, use CMYK: 92%, 21%, 0%, 44%.