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
113768
RGB
17, 55, 104
HSL
214, 72%, 24%
HSB
214, 84%, 41%
CMYK
84, 47, 0, 59
LAB
23, 2, -33
LCH
23, 33, 273
OKLCH
0.34, 0.10, 256
XYZ
4, 4, 14
LUV
23, -11, -39
HWB
214, 7%, 59%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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