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Prussian Blue

#173E5D

A deep, moderate prussian blue — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
173E5D
RGB
23, 62, 93
HSL
207, 60%, 23%
HSB
207, 75%, 36%
CMYK
75, 33, 0, 64
LAB
25, -5, -23
LCH
25, 23, 257
OKLCH
0.35, 0.07, 246
XYZ
4, 4, 11
LUV
25, -13, -27
HWB
207, 9%, 64%
Pantone
534 C

Harmonies

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