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
116181
RGB
17, 97, 129
HSL
197, 77%, 29%
HSB
197, 87%, 51%
CMYK
87, 25, 0, 49
LAB
38, -14, -25
LCH
38, 29, 240
OKLCH
0.46, 0.09, 231
XYZ
8, 10, 22
LUV
38, -25, -32
HWB
197, 7%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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