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
11253F
RGB
17, 37, 63
HSL
214, 58%, 16%
HSB
214, 73%, 25%
CMYK
73, 41, 0, 75
LAB
14, -1, -19
LCH
14, 19, 268
OKLCH
0.26, 0.06, 256
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
14, -6, -18
HWB
214, 7%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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