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
17A6BF
RGB
23, 166, 191
HSL
189, 79%, 42%
HSB
189, 88%, 75%
CMYK
88, 13, 0, 25
LAB
62, -29, -23
LCH
62, 38, 219
OKLCH
0.67, 0.11, 214
XYZ
23, 31, 54
LUV
62, -44, -31
HWB
189, 9%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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