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
113757
RGB
17, 55, 87
HSL
207, 67%, 20%
HSB
207, 80%, 34%
CMYK
80, 37, 0, 66
LAB
22, -4, -24
LCH
22, 24, 260
OKLCH
0.33, 0.07, 248
XYZ
3, 4, 10
LUV
22, -12, -26
HWB
207, 7%, 66%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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