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
17375A
RGB
23, 55, 90
HSL
211, 59%, 22%
HSB
211, 74%, 35%
CMYK
74, 39, 0, 65
LAB
22, -2, -25
LCH
22, 25, 266
OKLCH
0.33, 0.07, 253
XYZ
4, 4, 10
LUV
22, -11, -28
HWB
211, 9%, 65%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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