Steel Blue

Q: How do I use #7B8AB7 in CSS?

You can use #7B8AB7 in CSS with: background-color: #7B8AB7; or color: #7B8AB7; or as an RGB value: rgb(123, 138, 183). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 25%, 0%, 28%.

#7B8AB7

Steel Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #7B8AB7. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 123, 138, 183 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 25%, 0%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Steel Blue Color Values

HEX: #7B8AB7
RGB: 123, 138, 183
HSL: 225°, 29%, 60%
CMYK: 33, 25, 0, 28

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Steel Blue sits at 225° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 29% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

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 33%, 25%, 0%, 28% 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: #7B8AB7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 123, 138, 183;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7B8AB7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 33%
M: 25%
Y: 0%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(123, 138, 183)
rgba(123, 138, 183, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

17 brand s with colors near 225° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7B8AB7?

#7B8AB7 is Steel Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 123, 138, 183. It has a hue of 225°, 29% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #7B8AB7?

The RGB color code for #7B8AB7 is rgb(123, 138, 183). This means it contains 123 red, 138 green, and 183 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Steel Blue a warm or cool color?

Steel Blue (#7B8AB7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #7B8AB7 in CSS?

You can use #7B8AB7 in CSS with: background-color: #7B8AB7; or color: #7B8AB7; or as an RGB value: rgb(123, 138, 183). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 25%, 0%, 28%.