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
17C6EA
RGB
23, 198, 234
HSL
190, 83%, 50%
HSB
190, 90%, 92%
CMYK
90, 15, 0, 8
LAB
73, -32, -30
LCH
73, 44, 223
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 218
XYZ
35, 47, 85
LUV
73, -52, -43
HWB
190, 9%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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