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Steel Blue

#0B99C1

Steel Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #0B99C1. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 11, 153, 193 in digital design or CMYK 94%, 21%, 0%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Steel Blue Color Values

HEX
#0B99C1
RGB
11, 153, 193
HSL
193°, 89%, 40%
CMYK
94, 21, 0, 24

About this color

Steel Blue sits at 193° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 89% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Steel Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Steel Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 94%, 21%, 0%, 24% 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: #0B99C1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 11, 153, 193;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0B99C1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 94%
M: 21%
Y: 0%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(11, 153, 193)
rgba(11, 153, 193, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0B99C1?
#0B99C1 is Steel Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 11, 153, 193. It has a hue of 193°, 89% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0B99C1?
The RGB color code for #0B99C1 is rgb(11, 153, 193). This means it contains 11 red, 153 green, and 193 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Steel Blue a warm or cool color?
Steel Blue (#0B99C1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0B99C1 in CSS?
You can use #0B99C1 in CSS with: background-color: #0B99C1; or color: #0B99C1; or as an RGB value: rgb(11, 153, 193). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 21%, 0%, 24%.