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
114C8A
RGB
17, 76, 138
HSL
211, 78%, 30%
HSB
211, 88%, 54%
CMYK
88, 45, 0, 46
LAB
31, 1, -40
LCH
31, 40, 271
OKLCH
0.42, 0.12, 254
XYZ
7, 7, 25
LUV
31, -17, -53
HWB
211, 7%, 46%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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