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
11C2E3
RGB
17, 194, 227
HSL
189, 86%, 48%
HSB
189, 93%, 89%
CMYK
93, 15, 0, 11
LAB
72, -33, -28
LCH
72, 43, 221
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 216
XYZ
33, 44, 79
LUV
72, -51, -40
HWB
189, 7%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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