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
1165B6
RGB
17, 101, 182
HSL
209, 83%, 39%
HSB
209, 91%, 71%
CMYK
91, 45, 0, 29
LAB
42, 1, -50
LCH
42, 50, 271
OKLCH
0.51, 0.15, 253
XYZ
13, 13, 46
LUV
42, -23, -72
HWB
209, 7%, 29%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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