Every shade of steel blue from the palest tint to the darkest tone, generated from the base color #4682B4. Click any shade to copy its hex code instantly. Use lighter tints for backgrounds and pastel designs, mid tones for branding, and dark shades for text, dark mode and dramatic looks.
Shade Reference Table
| Name | HEX | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Palest Steel Blue | #F0F5F9 | rgb(240, 245, 249) |
| Pale Steel Blue | #DEE9F2 | rgb(222, 233, 242) |
| Lightest Steel Blue | #CFDFEC | rgb(207, 223, 236) |
| Lighter Steel Blue | #BDD3E5 | rgb(189, 211, 229) |
| Light Steel Blue | #ABC7DE | rgb(171, 199, 222) |
| Soft Steel Blue | #9CBDD8 | rgb(156, 189, 216) |
| Muted Steel Blue | #89B1D1 | rgb(137, 177, 209) |
| Fresh Steel Blue | #7BA7CC | rgb(123, 167, 204) |
| Bright Steel Blue | #689BC4 | rgb(104, 155, 196) |
| Vivid Steel Blue | #568FBD | rgb(86, 143, 189) |
| True Steel Blue | #4785B8 | rgb(71, 133, 184) |
| Strong Steel Blue | #4078A5 | rgb(64, 120, 165) |
| Rich Steel Blue | #396A93 | rgb(57, 106, 147) |
| Deep Steel Blue | #336084 | rgb(51, 96, 132) |
| Bold Steel Blue | #2C5372 | rgb(44, 83, 114) |
| Dark Steel Blue | #274863 | rgb(39, 72, 99) |
| Darker Steel Blue | #1F3B51 | rgb(31, 59, 81) |
| Darkest Steel Blue | #182D3E | rgb(24, 45, 62) |
| Shadow Steel Blue | #132330 | rgb(19, 35, 48) |
| Midnight Steel Blue | #0B151D | rgb(11, 21, 29) |
FAQs
What is the hex code for steel blue?
The hex code for steel blue is #4682B4. In RGB it is rgb(70, 130, 180), and in CMYK it is 61%, 28%, 0%, 29%. You can copy these codes from the color code section above.
What does the color steel blue mean?
Steel Blue is associated with trust, stability, intelligence and calm. Its exact meaning shifts with culture and context — see the meaning and cultural sections on this page for details.
What colors go with steel blue?
Steel Blue pairs beautifully with black, white, gold, gray and its complementary color. Explore the steel blue color combinations and palettes on this page for ready-to-use schemes.
Where can I download steel blue backgrounds?
Right here — this site offers 32 free steel blue backgrounds in HD (1920×1080) across 8 styles: solid, gradient, glow, waves, bokeh, rays, texture and curves. All are free for personal and commercial use.