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
11599C
RGB
17, 89, 156
HSL
209, 80%, 34%
HSB
209, 89%, 61%
CMYK
89, 43, 0, 39
LAB
37, -1, -43
LCH
37, 43, 269
OKLCH
0.46, 0.13, 252
XYZ
10, 10, 33
LUV
37, -20, -59
HWB
209, 7%, 39%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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