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
17D5FF
RGB
23, 213, 255
HSL
191, 100%, 55%
HSB
191, 91%, 100%
CMYK
91, 16, 0, 0
LAB
78, -33, -33
LCH
78, 47, 225
OKLCH
0.81, 0.14, 219
XYZ
42, 55, 103
LUV
78, -55, -48
HWB
191, 9%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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