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
174485
RGB
23, 68, 133
HSL
215, 71%, 31%
HSB
215, 83%, 52%
CMYK
83, 49, 0, 48
LAB
29, 5, -42
LCH
29, 42, 276
OKLCH
0.39, 0.12, 258
XYZ
7, 6, 23
LUV
29, -14, -53
HWB
215, 9%, 48%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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