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
174A55
RGB
23, 74, 85
HSL
191, 57%, 21%
HSB
191, 73%, 33%
CMYK
73, 13, 0, 67
LAB
29, -14, -12
LCH
29, 19, 219
OKLCH
0.38, 0.06, 215
XYZ
4, 6, 9
LUV
29, -18, -13
HWB
191, 9%, 67%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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