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
17263D
RGB
23, 38, 61
HSL
216, 45%, 16%
HSB
216, 62%, 24%
CMYK
62, 38, 0, 76
LAB
15, 0, -17
LCH
15, 17, 269
OKLCH
0.27, 0.05, 259
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
15, -5, -16
HWB
216, 9%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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