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
113B79
RGB
17, 59, 121
HSL
216, 75%, 27%
HSB
216, 86%, 47%
CMYK
86, 51, 0, 53
LAB
25, 5, -40
LCH
25, 41, 278
OKLCH
0.36, 0.12, 259
XYZ
5, 5, 19
LUV
25, -12, -49
HWB
216, 7%, 53%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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