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
115276
RGB
17, 82, 118
HSL
201, 75%, 26%
HSB
201, 86%, 46%
CMYK
86, 31, 0, 54
LAB
32, -10, -27
LCH
32, 28, 250
OKLCH
0.42, 0.09, 239
XYZ
7, 7, 18
LUV
32, -20, -34
HWB
201, 7%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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