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
1156B5
RGB
17, 86, 181
HSL
215, 83%, 39%
HSB
215, 91%, 71%
CMYK
91, 52, 0, 29
LAB
37, 9, -57
LCH
37, 58, 279
OKLCH
0.47, 0.16, 258
XYZ
12, 10, 45
LUV
37, -19, -79
HWB
215, 7%, 29%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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