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
116D75
RGB
17, 109, 117
HSL
185, 75%, 26%
HSB
185, 85%, 46%
CMYK
85, 7, 0, 54
LAB
41, -24, -12
LCH
41, 27, 207
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 204
XYZ
9, 12, 19
LUV
41, -30, -13
HWB
185, 7%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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