Rich Steel Blue
A moderately saturated, cool medium blue.
#2974B1
rgb(41, 116, 177)
Color formats
HEX
#2974B1
RGB
rgb(41, 116, 177)
HSL
hsl(206.9, 62.4%, 42.7%)
HSV
hsv(206.9, 76.8%, 69.4%)
CMYK
cmyk(76.8%, 34.5%, 0%, 30.6%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Rich Steel Blue.
Lightest
#B7D6EE
Lighter
#65A6DB
Base
#2974B1
Darker
#163E5E
Darkest
#03070B
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Rich Steel Blue works
Rich Steel Blue (#2974B1) is a moderately saturated, 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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