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
113A60
RGB
17, 58, 96
HSL
209, 70%, 22%
HSB
209, 82%, 38%
CMYK
82, 40, 0, 62
LAB
23, -3, -27
LCH
23, 27, 264
OKLCH
0.34, 0.08, 250
XYZ
4, 4, 12
LUV
23, -13, -31
HWB
209, 7%, 62%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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