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
174246
RGB
23, 66, 70
HSL
185, 51%, 18%
HSB
185, 67%, 27%
CMYK
67, 6, 0, 73
LAB
25, -14, -7
LCH
25, 16, 207
OKLCH
0.35, 0.05, 204
XYZ
3, 5, 6
LUV
25, -16, -6
HWB
185, 9%, 73%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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