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
11374E
RGB
17, 55, 78
HSL
203, 64%, 19%
HSB
203, 78%, 31%
CMYK
78, 29, 0, 69
LAB
21, -7, -18
LCH
21, 20, 249
OKLCH
0.32, 0.06, 239
XYZ
3, 3, 8
LUV
21, -12, -20
HWB
203, 7%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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