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
113E4D
RGB
17, 62, 77
HSL
195, 64%, 18%
HSB
195, 78%, 30%
CMYK
78, 19, 0, 70
LAB
24, -11, -14
LCH
24, 18, 231
OKLCH
0.34, 0.05, 224
XYZ
3, 4, 8
LUV
24, -15, -15
HWB
195, 7%, 70%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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