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
115E8D
RGB
17, 94, 141
HSL
203, 78%, 31%
HSB
203, 88%, 55%
CMYK
88, 33, 0, 45
LAB
37, -9, -33
LCH
37, 34, 255
OKLCH
0.46, 0.10, 242
XYZ
9, 10, 27
LUV
37, -23, -44
HWB
203, 7%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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