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
118FBC
RGB
17, 143, 188
HSL
196, 83%, 40%
HSB
196, 91%, 74%
CMYK
91, 24, 0, 26
LAB
55, -20, -33
LCH
55, 38, 239
OKLCH
0.61, 0.12, 230
XYZ
19, 23, 51
LUV
55, -37, -47
HWB
196, 7%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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