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
1183E2
RGB
17, 131, 226
HSL
207, 86%, 48%
HSB
207, 92%, 89%
CMYK
92, 42, 0, 11
LAB
53, -2, -57
LCH
53, 57, 268
OKLCH
0.60, 0.17, 251
XYZ
22, 22, 75
LUV
53, -30, -87
HWB
207, 7%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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