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
117BDF
RGB
17, 123, 223
HSL
209, 86%, 47%
HSB
209, 92%, 87%
CMYK
92, 45, 0, 13
LAB
50, 2, -60
LCH
50, 60, 272
OKLCH
0.58, 0.18, 253
XYZ
21, 20, 72
LUV
50, -28, -90
HWB
209, 7%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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