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Azure

#017BE3

A balanced, vivid azure — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

Psychology

Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.

Meaning

Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.

Applications

Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.

Conversion

HEX
017BE3
RGB
1, 123, 227
HSL
208, 99%, 45%
HSB
208, 100%, 89%
CMYK
100, 46, 0, 11
LAB
51, 2, -62
LCH
51, 62, 272
OKLCH
0.58, 0.18, 253
XYZ
21, 20, 75
LUV
51, -29, -93
HWB
208, 0%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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