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
11569D
RGB
17, 86, 157
HSL
210, 80%, 34%
HSB
210, 89%, 62%
CMYK
89, 45, 0, 38
LAB
36, 1, -45
LCH
36, 45, 271
OKLCH
0.45, 0.13, 254
XYZ
10, 9, 33
LUV
36, -19, -62
HWB
210, 7%, 38%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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