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
117CF8
RGB
17, 124, 248
HSL
212, 94%, 52%
HSB
212, 93%, 97%
CMYK
93, 50, 0, 3
LAB
52, 9, -71
LCH
52, 72, 277
OKLCH
0.60, 0.21, 257
XYZ
24, 21, 92
LUV
52, -27, -107
HWB
212, 7%, 3%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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