BLUES
Steel Blue
#879EBF
Sitting at HSL 215°, 30%, 64%, Steel Blue reads mid-tone and cool. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers pair it with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Steel Blue 823
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #879EBF?
#879EBF is Steel Blue, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #879EBF warm or cool?
Steel Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Steel Blue?
Steel Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Steel Blue?
Steel Blue pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Steel Blue?
You can download Steel Blue on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #879EBF?
#879EBF converts to RGB 135, 158, 191.