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
1152A5
RGB
17, 82, 165
HSL
214, 81%, 36%
HSB
214, 90%, 65%
CMYK
90, 50, 0, 35
LAB
35, 6, -51
LCH
35, 52, 277
OKLCH
0.45, 0.15, 257
XYZ
10, 9, 37
LUV
35, -18, -70
HWB
214, 7%, 35%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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