Steel Blue

Q: How do I use #5D7BA2 in CSS?

You can use #5D7BA2 in CSS with: background-color: #5D7BA2; or color: #5D7BA2; or as an RGB value: rgb(93, 123, 162). For print design, use CMYK: 43%, 24%, 0%, 36%.

#5D7BA2

Steel Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #5D7BA2. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 93, 123, 162 in digital design or CMYK 43%, 24%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Steel Blue Color Values

HEX: #5D7BA2
RGB: 93, 123, 162
HSL: 214°, 27%, 50%
CMYK: 43, 24, 0, 36

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Steel Blue sits at 214° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 27% 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 43%, 24%, 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: #5D7BA2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 93, 123, 162;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5D7BA2',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 43%
M: 24%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(93, 123, 162)
rgba(93, 123, 162, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

18 brand s with colors near 214° on the color wheel

Goldman Sachs

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D7BA2?

#5D7BA2 is Steel Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 93, 123, 162. It has a hue of 214°, 27% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #5D7BA2?

The RGB color code for #5D7BA2 is rgb(93, 123, 162). This means it contains 93 red, 123 green, and 162 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Steel Blue a warm or cool color?

Steel Blue (#5D7BA2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #5D7BA2 in CSS?

You can use #5D7BA2 in CSS with: background-color: #5D7BA2; or color: #5D7BA2; or as an RGB value: rgb(93, 123, 162). For print design, use CMYK: 43%, 24%, 0%, 36%.