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
1192B2
RGB
17, 146, 178
HSL
192, 83%, 38%
HSB
192, 90%, 70%
CMYK
90, 18, 0, 30
LAB
56, -24, -26
LCH
56, 36, 228
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 221
XYZ
19, 24, 46
LUV
56, -39, -36
HWB
192, 7%, 30%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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