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
174381
RGB
23, 67, 129
HSL
215, 70%, 30%
HSB
215, 82%, 51%
CMYK
82, 48, 0, 49
LAB
28, 4, -40
LCH
28, 40, 275
OKLCH
0.39, 0.12, 258
XYZ
6, 6, 22
LUV
28, -14, -51
HWB
215, 9%, 49%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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