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
11519A
RGB
17, 81, 154
HSL
212, 80%, 34%
HSB
212, 89%, 60%
CMYK
89, 47, 0, 40
LAB
34, 3, -46
LCH
34, 46, 274
OKLCH
0.44, 0.13, 255
XYZ
9, 8, 32
LUV
34, -18, -62
HWB
212, 7%, 40%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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