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
174852
RGB
23, 72, 82
HSL
190, 56%, 21%
HSB
190, 72%, 32%
CMYK
72, 12, 0, 68
LAB
28, -14, -11
LCH
28, 18, 218
OKLCH
0.37, 0.05, 214
XYZ
4, 5, 9
LUV
28, -17, -12
HWB
190, 9%, 68%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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