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
11EBF7
RGB
17, 235, 247
HSL
183, 93%, 52%
HSB
183, 93%, 97%
CMYK
93, 5, 0, 3
LAB
85, -44, -20
LCH
85, 49, 204
OKLCH
0.86, 0.14, 201
XYZ
47, 66, 98
LUV
85, -64, -24
HWB
183, 7%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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