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
114178
RGB
17, 65, 120
HSL
212, 75%, 27%
HSB
212, 86%, 47%
CMYK
86, 46, 0, 53
LAB
27, 1, -37
LCH
27, 37, 272
OKLCH
0.38, 0.11, 255
XYZ
6, 5, 18
LUV
27, -14, -45
HWB
212, 7%, 53%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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