Color · Cool color
Steel blue
Grayed blue with metallic connotations, sober and precise.
Color conversions
Meaning & usage
Steel blue borrows its coldness from industry and its depth from the ocean. Hue of technical precision and modern rigor, it instills a scientific and rational character in spaces and compositions.
Synonyms & nuances
bleu acieraciersteel bluemetallic blue
Shades (darker)
Tints (lighter)
Tones (desaturated)
Design system scale (50→950)
Harmonies
Thread & yarn equivalents
Average ΔE :7 (Excellent)
Approximate sRGB matches — request a physical color card from each brand before purchasing.
Palettes using steel blue
No palette yet. Be the first to create one.