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Azure

#297DEE

A balanced, vivid azure — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
297DEE
RGB
41, 125, 238
HSL
214, 85%, 55%
HSB
214, 83%, 93%
CMYK
83, 47, 0, 7
LAB
52, 7, -65
LCH
52, 66, 276
OKLCH
0.60, 0.19, 258
XYZ
24, 21, 84
LUV
52, -26, -99
HWB
214, 16%, 7%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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