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
017BA1
RGB
1, 123, 161
HSL
194, 99%, 32%
HSB
194, 99%, 63%
CMYK
99, 24, 0, 37
LAB
47, -19, -29
LCH
47, 35, 237
OKLCH
0.54, 0.11, 229
XYZ
14, 17, 36
LUV
47, -33, -40
HWB
194, 0%, 37%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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