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
00517F
RGB
0, 81, 127
HSL
202, 100%, 25%
HSB
202, 100%, 50%
CMYK
100, 36, 0, 50
LAB
32, -7, -33
LCH
32, 33, 257
OKLCH
0.42, 0.10, 243
XYZ
7, 7, 21
LUV
32, -20, -42
HWB
202, 0%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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