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
113F80
RGB
17, 63, 128
HSL
215, 77%, 28%
HSB
215, 87%, 50%
CMYK
87, 51, 0, 50
LAB
27, 5, -42
LCH
27, 42, 277
OKLCH
0.38, 0.12, 258
XYZ
6, 5, 21
LUV
27, -13, -52
HWB
215, 7%, 50%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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