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
11595F
RGB
17, 89, 95
HSL
185, 70%, 22%
HSB
185, 82%, 37%
CMYK
82, 6, 0, 63
LAB
34, -20, -10
LCH
34, 22, 206
OKLCH
0.43, 0.07, 204
XYZ
6, 8, 12
LUV
34, -24, -10
HWB
185, 7%, 63%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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