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
114165
RGB
17, 65, 101
HSL
206, 71%, 23%
HSB
206, 83%, 40%
CMYK
83, 36, 0, 60
LAB
26, -5, -26
LCH
26, 27, 258
OKLCH
0.36, 0.08, 246
XYZ
4, 5, 13
LUV
26, -15, -31
HWB
206, 7%, 60%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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