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
173144
RGB
23, 49, 68
HSL
205, 49%, 18%
HSB
205, 66%, 27%
CMYK
66, 28, 0, 73
LAB
19, -5, -15
LCH
19, 16, 251
OKLCH
0.30, 0.05, 242
XYZ
2, 3, 6
LUV
19, -9, -16
HWB
205, 9%, 73%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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