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
17C4CF
RGB
23, 196, 207
HSL
184, 80%, 45%
HSB
184, 89%, 81%
CMYK
89, 5, 0, 19
LAB
72, -38, -18
LCH
72, 42, 205
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 202
XYZ
31, 44, 66
LUV
72, -53, -21
HWB
184, 9%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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