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
116FAF
RGB
17, 111, 175
HSL
204, 82%, 38%
HSB
204, 90%, 69%
CMYK
90, 37, 0, 31
LAB
44, -7, -42
LCH
44, 43, 260
OKLCH
0.52, 0.13, 246
XYZ
14, 15, 43
LUV
44, -27, -60
HWB
204, 7%, 31%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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