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
117684
RGB
17, 118, 132
HSL
187, 77%, 29%
HSB
187, 87%, 52%
CMYK
87, 11, 0, 48
LAB
45, -24, -16
LCH
45, 29, 214
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 210
XYZ
11, 15, 24
LUV
45, -32, -19
HWB
187, 7%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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