Steel Blue
We've categorized Steel Blue as a versatile Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore coordinating accent choices and full color data below.
Hex
#879EBF
LRV
35.27
Coordinating Colors
Feather Down reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 35), opening up a space where Steel Blue encloses it.
At LRV 35 vs 10, Steel Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Collingwood reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 35), opening up a space where Steel Blue encloses it.
At LRV 35 vs 16, Steel Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Harlequin Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 37 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 36 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 36 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 35 vs 6, Steel Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 35 vs 17, Steel Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (44 vs 35) makes Silver Fox the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (39 vs 35) makes Upper West Side the marginally brighter of the two.
Himalayan Trek reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 3-point LRV gap (35 vs 32) makes Steel Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Thunder reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 35), opening up a space where Steel Blue encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 48 vs 35, Sunrise is decisively the brighter choice.
Airway reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 35), opening up a space where Steel Blue encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 38 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
Steel Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 35 vs 23, Steel Blue is decisively the brighter choice.