Steelblue colour (#4682B4)
Steelblue is medium a blue with hex code #4682B4, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 70, 130, 180; in HSL 207°, 44%, 49%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Steelblue colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Steelblue in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #4682B4 |
| RGB | rgb(70, 130, 180) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.275, 0.510, 0.706 |
| HSL | hsl(207, 44%, 49%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 61%, 28%, 0%, 29% |
| CSS | color: steelblue; |
Shades and tints of Steelblue
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#dae7f1 | #b6cee2 | #91b6d4 | #6c9dc6 | #4785b8 | #396a93 | #2b506e | #1d3549 | #0e1b25 |
Colours that go with Steelblue
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #b47746 | |
| Triadic | #b44682 | #82b446 |
| Analogous | #464bb4 | #46b4ae |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| cadetblue | #5f9ea0 | close |
| royalblue | #4169e1 | close |
| slategray | #708090 | close |
| lightslategray | #778899 | close |
| slateblue | #6a5acd | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Steelblue against white is 4.11:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 5.11:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Steelblue background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Steelblue?
#4682B4.
What is Steelblue in RGB?
rgb(70, 130, 180).
What colour is complementary to Steelblue?
#b47746, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.