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Steel Blue

#5C7EA3

Steel Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #5C7EA3. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 92, 126, 163 in digital design or CMYK 44%, 23%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Steel Blue Color Values

HEX
#5C7EA3
RGB
92, 126, 163
HSL
211°, 28%, 50%
CMYK
44, 23, 0, 36

About this color

Steel Blue sits at 211° 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%, 23%, 0%, 36% 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: #5C7EA3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 92, 126, 163;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5C7EA3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 44%
M: 23%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(92, 126, 163)
rgba(92, 126, 163, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C7EA3?
#5C7EA3 is Steel Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 92, 126, 163. It has a hue of 211°, 28% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5C7EA3?
The RGB color code for #5C7EA3 is rgb(92, 126, 163). This means it contains 92 red, 126 green, and 163 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Steel Blue a warm or cool color?
Steel Blue (#5C7EA3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5C7EA3 in CSS?
You can use #5C7EA3 in CSS with: background-color: #5C7EA3; or color: #5C7EA3; or as an RGB value: rgb(92, 126, 163). For print design, use CMYK: 44%, 23%, 0%, 36%.