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Steel Blue

#5C78A3

Steel Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #5C78A3. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 92, 120, 163 in digital design or CMYK 44%, 26%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Steel Blue Color Values

HEX
#5C78A3
RGB
92, 120, 163
HSL
216°, 28%, 50%
CMYK
44, 26, 0, 36

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Steel Blue sits at 216° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 28% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted 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 44%, 26%, 0%, 36% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Steel Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5C78A3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 92, 120, 163;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#5C78A3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 44%
M: 26%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(92, 120, 163)
rgba(92, 120, 163, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

18 brand s with colors near 216° on the color wheel

Google logo
Google
Max logo
Max
Paramount+ logo
Paramount+
Goldman Sachs logo
Goldman Sachs

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C78A3?
#5C78A3 is Steel Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 92, 120, 163. It has a hue of 216°, 28% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5C78A3?
The RGB color code for #5C78A3 is rgb(92, 120, 163). This means it contains 92 red, 120 green, and 163 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Steel Blue a warm or cool color?
Steel Blue (#5C78A3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5C78A3 in CSS?
You can use #5C78A3 in CSS with: background-color: #5C78A3; or color: #5C78A3; or as an RGB value: rgb(92, 120, 163). For print design, use CMYK: 44%, 26%, 0%, 36%.

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