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
11697D
RGB
17, 105, 125
HSL
191, 76%, 28%
HSB
191, 86%, 49%
CMYK
86, 16, 0, 51
LAB
40, -20, -19
LCH
40, 27, 224
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 218
XYZ
9, 12, 21
LUV
40, -28, -23
HWB
191, 7%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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