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Steel Blue

#5284AD

Steel Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #5284AD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 82, 132, 173 in digital design or CMYK 53%, 24%, 0%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Steel Blue Color Values

HEX
#5284AD
RGB
82, 132, 173
HSL
207°, 36%, 50%
CMYK
53, 24, 0, 32

About this color

Steel Blue sits at 207° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 36% 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 53%, 24%, 0%, 32% 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: #5284AD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 82, 132, 173;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5284AD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 53%
M: 24%
Y: 0%
K: 32%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(82, 132, 173)
rgba(82, 132, 173, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5284AD?
#5284AD is Steel Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 82, 132, 173. It has a hue of 207°, 36% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5284AD?
The RGB color code for #5284AD is rgb(82, 132, 173). This means it contains 82 red, 132 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Steel Blue a warm or cool color?
Steel Blue (#5284AD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5284AD in CSS?
You can use #5284AD in CSS with: background-color: #5284AD; or color: #5284AD; or as an RGB value: rgb(82, 132, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 53%, 24%, 0%, 32%.