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
1191CA
RGB
17, 145, 202
HSL
198, 84%, 43%
HSB
198, 92%, 79%
CMYK
92, 28, 0, 21
LAB
56, -17, -39
LCH
56, 42, 247
OKLCH
0.62, 0.13, 236
XYZ
21, 25, 60
LUV
56, -37, -57
HWB
198, 7%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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