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Steel Blue

#3895C7

Steel Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #3895C7. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 56, 149, 199 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 25%, 0%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Steel Blue Color Values

HEX
#3895C7
RGB
56, 149, 199
HSL
201°, 56%, 50%
CMYK
72, 25, 0, 22

About this color

Steel Blue sits at 201° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 56% saturation and 50% lightness, this moderately saturated 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 72%, 25%, 0%, 22% 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: #3895C7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 56, 149, 199;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3895C7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 72%
M: 25%
Y: 0%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(56, 149, 199)
rgba(56, 149, 199, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3895C7?
#3895C7 is Steel Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 56, 149, 199. It has a hue of 201°, 56% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #3895C7?
The RGB color code for #3895C7 is rgb(56, 149, 199). This means it contains 56 red, 149 green, and 199 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Steel Blue a warm or cool color?
Steel Blue (#3895C7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #3895C7 in CSS?
You can use #3895C7 in CSS with: background-color: #3895C7; or color: #3895C7; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 149, 199). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 25%, 0%, 22%.