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
112E3B
RGB
17, 46, 59
HSL
199, 55%, 15%
HSB
199, 71%, 23%
CMYK
71, 22, 0, 77
LAB
17, -8, -12
LCH
17, 14, 237
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 230
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -9, -11
HWB
199, 7%, 77%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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