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
017BC5
RGB
1, 123, 197
HSL
203, 99%, 39%
HSB
203, 99%, 77%
CMYK
99, 38, 0, 23
LAB
49, -8, -47
LCH
49, 48, 261
OKLCH
0.57, 0.15, 246
XYZ
17, 18, 55
LUV
49, -30, -70
HWB
203, 0%, 23%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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