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
174371
RGB
23, 67, 113
HSL
211, 66%, 27%
HSB
211, 80%, 44%
CMYK
80, 41, 0, 56
LAB
27, -2, -31
LCH
27, 32, 267
OKLCH
0.38, 0.09, 252
XYZ
5, 5, 16
LUV
27, -14, -39
HWB
211, 9%, 56%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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