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
1177AA
RGB
17, 119, 170
HSL
200, 82%, 37%
HSB
200, 90%, 67%
CMYK
90, 30, 0, 33
LAB
47, -13, -35
LCH
47, 38, 250
OKLCH
0.54, 0.12, 238
XYZ
14, 16, 40
LUV
47, -30, -50
HWB
200, 7%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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