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
112C42
RGB
17, 44, 66
HSL
207, 59%, 16%
HSB
207, 74%, 26%
CMYK
74, 33, 0, 74
LAB
17, -4, -17
LCH
17, 18, 256
OKLCH
0.28, 0.05, 246
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
17, -9, -17
HWB
207, 7%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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