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Steel Blue

#7598BD

Steel Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #7598BD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 117, 152, 189 in digital design or CMYK 38%, 20%, 0%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Steel Blue Color Values

HEX
#7598BD
RGB
117, 152, 189
HSL
211°, 35%, 60%
CMYK
38, 20, 0, 26

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 35% saturation and 60% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Steel Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Steel Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 38%, 20%, 0%, 26% 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: #7598BD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 117, 152, 189;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7598BD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 38%
M: 20%
Y: 0%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(117, 152, 189)
rgba(117, 152, 189, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7598BD?
#7598BD is Steel Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 117, 152, 189. It has a hue of 211°, 35% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7598BD?
The RGB color code for #7598BD is rgb(117, 152, 189). This means it contains 117 red, 152 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Steel Blue a warm or cool color?
Steel Blue (#7598BD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7598BD in CSS?
You can use #7598BD in CSS with: background-color: #7598BD; or color: #7598BD; or as an RGB value: rgb(117, 152, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 38%, 20%, 0%, 26%.