Color true to photo
This sort of misty light blue is a little strange. Diamond steel is just fine -- it looks like worn, slightly rusted metal. It's just the blue. If you want a very feminine Steampunk I could really see this go -- Victoriana parasol, one of the geared birds, that sort of thing. I picked this up on sale and I'm sure I'll use it someday, but it's not a favorite. The pattern is very big. You could cut strips and make a border but it might be a little awkward. But sky blue just does not read the usual boy or man colors -- some serious creative thinking might make it work.