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
1197EB
RGB
17, 151, 235
HSL
203, 87%, 49%
HSB
203, 93%, 92%
CMYK
93, 36, 0, 8
LAB
59, -10, -52
LCH
59, 53, 259
OKLCH
0.65, 0.16, 245
XYZ
26, 28, 83
LUV
59, -36, -80
HWB
203, 7%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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