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
1175B7
RGB
17, 117, 183
HSL
204, 83%, 39%
HSB
204, 91%, 72%
CMYK
91, 36, 0, 28
LAB
47, -8, -43
LCH
47, 44, 259
OKLCH
0.54, 0.13, 245
XYZ
15, 16, 47
LUV
47, -28, -62
HWB
204, 7%, 28%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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