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
116E7A
RGB
17, 110, 122
HSL
187, 76%, 27%
HSB
187, 86%, 48%
CMYK
86, 10, 0, 52
LAB
42, -23, -14
LCH
42, 27, 212
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 209
XYZ
9, 13, 20
LUV
42, -30, -17
HWB
187, 7%, 52%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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