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
119197
RGB
17, 145, 151
HSL
183, 80%, 33%
HSB
183, 89%, 59%
CMYK
89, 4, 0, 41
LAB
54, -31, -13
LCH
54, 33, 202
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 200
XYZ
16, 23, 33
LUV
54, -40, -14
HWB
183, 7%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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