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
115CAE
RGB
17, 92, 174
HSL
211, 82%, 37%
HSB
211, 90%, 68%
CMYK
90, 47, 0, 32
LAB
38, 3, -51
LCH
38, 51, 274
OKLCH
0.48, 0.15, 255
XYZ
12, 11, 42
LUV
38, -21, -71
HWB
211, 7%, 32%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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