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
11395A
RGB
17, 57, 90
HSL
207, 68%, 21%
HSB
207, 81%, 35%
CMYK
81, 37, 0, 65
LAB
23, -4, -24
LCH
23, 25, 260
OKLCH
0.33, 0.07, 247
XYZ
4, 4, 10
LUV
23, -12, -28
HWB
207, 7%, 65%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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