Classic Steel Blue
A muted, cool medium blue.
#5081AA
rgb(80, 129, 170)
Color formats
HEX
#5081AA
RGB
rgb(80, 129, 170)
HSL
hsl(207.3, 36%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(207.3, 52.9%, 66.7%)
CMYK
cmyk(52.9%, 24.1%, 0%, 33.3%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Classic Steel Blue.
Lightest
#D9E4ED
Lighter
#93B3CC
Base
#5081AA
Darker
#2F4C65
Darkest
#0F181F
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
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Contrast & readability
Where Classic Steel Blue works
Classic Steel Blue (#5081AA) is a muted, cool medium blue. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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