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
115261
RGB
17, 82, 97
HSL
191, 70%, 22%
HSB
191, 82%, 38%
CMYK
82, 15, 0, 62
LAB
32, -16, -15
LCH
32, 22, 223
OKLCH
0.41, 0.07, 217
XYZ
5, 7, 12
LUV
32, -21, -17
HWB
191, 7%, 62%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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