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
112A45
RGB
17, 42, 69
HSL
211, 60%, 17%
HSB
211, 75%, 27%
CMYK
75, 39, 0, 73
LAB
16, -2, -20
LCH
16, 20, 265
OKLCH
0.28, 0.06, 252
XYZ
2, 2, 6
LUV
16, -8, -20
HWB
211, 7%, 73%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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