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
119DA7
RGB
17, 157, 167
HSL
184, 82%, 36%
HSB
184, 90%, 65%
CMYK
90, 6, 0, 35
LAB
59, -32, -15
LCH
59, 36, 206
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 203
XYZ
19, 27, 41
LUV
59, -43, -18
HWB
184, 7%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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