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
17C9DB
RGB
23, 201, 219
HSL
186, 81%, 47%
HSB
186, 89%, 86%
CMYK
89, 8, 0, 14
LAB
74, -37, -21
LCH
74, 43, 210
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 206
XYZ
34, 47, 74
LUV
74, -54, -27
HWB
186, 9%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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