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Prussian Blue

#113979

A deep, moderate prussian blue — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
113979
RGB
17, 57, 121
HSL
217, 75%, 27%
HSB
217, 86%, 47%
CMYK
86, 53, 0, 53
LAB
24, 7, -41
LCH
24, 42, 279
OKLCH
0.36, 0.12, 260
XYZ
5, 4, 19
LUV
24, -12, -49
HWB
217, 7%, 53%
Pantone
541 C

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