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
1194D4
RGB
17, 148, 212
HSL
200, 85%, 45%
HSB
200, 92%, 83%
CMYK
92, 30, 0, 17
LAB
57, -15, -43
LCH
57, 45, 250
OKLCH
0.63, 0.14, 239
XYZ
23, 26, 66
LUV
57, -37, -64
HWB
200, 7%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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