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
113C81
RGB
17, 60, 129
HSL
217, 77%, 29%
HSB
217, 87%, 51%
CMYK
87, 53, 0, 49
LAB
26, 8, -44
LCH
26, 45, 280
OKLCH
0.37, 0.13, 260
XYZ
6, 5, 21
LUV
26, -12, -54
HWB
217, 7%, 49%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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