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Sky Blue

#17ABC7

A balanced, moderate sky 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
17ABC7
RGB
23, 171, 199
HSL
190, 79%, 44%
HSB
190, 88%, 78%
CMYK
88, 14, 0, 22
LAB
64, -29, -25
LCH
64, 39, 220
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 215
XYZ
25, 33, 59
LUV
64, -45, -34
HWB
190, 9%, 22%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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