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
116FA3
RGB
17, 111, 163
HSL
201, 81%, 35%
HSB
201, 90%, 64%
CMYK
90, 32, 0, 36
LAB
44, -11, -36
LCH
44, 37, 253
OKLCH
0.52, 0.11, 241
XYZ
13, 14, 37
LUV
44, -27, -50
HWB
201, 7%, 36%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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