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
17C1E4
RGB
23, 193, 228
HSL
190, 82%, 49%
HSB
190, 90%, 89%
CMYK
90, 15, 0, 11
LAB
72, -32, -29
LCH
72, 43, 223
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 218
XYZ
33, 44, 80
LUV
72, -51, -41
HWB
190, 9%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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