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
173A69
RGB
23, 58, 105
HSL
214, 64%, 25%
HSB
214, 78%, 41%
CMYK
78, 45, 0, 59
LAB
24, 1, -32
LCH
24, 32, 272
OKLCH
0.35, 0.09, 257
XYZ
4, 4, 14
LUV
24, -11, -38
HWB
214, 9%, 59%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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