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
17CEEF
RGB
23, 206, 239
HSL
189, 87%, 51%
HSB
189, 90%, 94%
CMYK
90, 14, 0, 6
LAB
76, -34, -29
LCH
76, 45, 220
OKLCH
0.78, 0.14, 215
XYZ
38, 51, 89
LUV
76, -54, -40
HWB
189, 9%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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