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
11666F
RGB
17, 102, 111
HSL
186, 73%, 25%
HSB
186, 85%, 44%
CMYK
85, 8, 0, 56
LAB
39, -22, -12
LCH
39, 25, 209
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 206
XYZ
8, 11, 17
LUV
39, -28, -14
HWB
186, 7%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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