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
1194E9
RGB
17, 148, 233
HSL
204, 86%, 49%
HSB
204, 93%, 91%
CMYK
93, 36, 0, 9
LAB
58, -9, -53
LCH
58, 54, 260
OKLCH
0.65, 0.16, 246
XYZ
26, 27, 81
LUV
58, -36, -81
HWB
204, 7%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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