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
173557
RGB
23, 53, 87
HSL
212, 58%, 22%
HSB
212, 74%, 34%
CMYK
74, 39, 0, 66
LAB
21, -2, -24
LCH
21, 24, 266
OKLCH
0.32, 0.07, 253
XYZ
3, 3, 9
LUV
21, -10, -27
HWB
212, 9%, 66%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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