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
114C74
RGB
17, 76, 116
HSL
204, 74%, 26%
HSB
204, 85%, 45%
CMYK
85, 34, 0, 55
LAB
30, -7, -29
LCH
30, 29, 257
OKLCH
0.40, 0.09, 244
XYZ
6, 7, 17
LUV
30, -18, -36
HWB
204, 7%, 55%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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