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
11617B
RGB
17, 97, 123
HSL
195, 76%, 27%
HSB
195, 86%, 48%
CMYK
86, 21, 0, 52
LAB
38, -16, -22
LCH
38, 27, 233
OKLCH
0.46, 0.08, 226
XYZ
8, 10, 20
LUV
38, -25, -27
HWB
195, 7%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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