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
17C5FF
RGB
23, 197, 255
HSL
195, 100%, 55%
HSB
195, 91%, 100%
CMYK
91, 23, 0, 0
LAB
74, -26, -41
LCH
74, 48, 237
OKLCH
0.77, 0.15, 229
XYZ
38, 47, 102
LUV
74, -50, -61
HWB
195, 9%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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