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
173D54
RGB
23, 61, 84
HSL
203, 57%, 21%
HSB
203, 73%, 33%
CMYK
73, 27, 0, 67
LAB
24, -7, -18
LCH
24, 20, 248
OKLCH
0.34, 0.06, 238
XYZ
4, 4, 9
LUV
24, -13, -20
HWB
203, 9%, 67%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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