Light Steel Blue
#B0C4DEAbout Light Steel Blue
Light Steel Blue is the hex color #B0C4DE, which translates to rgb(176, 196, 222) in RGB and hsl(214, 41%, 78%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 214 degrees, with a saturation of 41 percent and a lightness of 78 percent. In the blue family, it reads as a light shade.
Using Light Steel Blue in a design
Text placed directly on Light Steel Blue is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.
Building a palette around Light Steel Blue
The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside Light Steel Blue for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.
Full values for Light Steel Blue
- HEX: #B0C4DE
- RGB: rgb(176, 196, 222)
- HSL: hsl(214, 41%, 78%)
- HSV: hsv(214, 21%, 87%)
- CMYK: cmyk(21%, 12%, 0%, 13%)