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
17A4DA
RGB
23, 164, 218
HSL
197, 81%, 47%
HSB
197, 89%, 85%
CMYK
89, 25, 0, 15
LAB
63, -21, -38
LCH
63, 43, 241
OKLCH
0.68, 0.13, 232
XYZ
26, 32, 71
LUV
63, -42, -56
HWB
197, 9%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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