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
174B7B
RGB
23, 75, 123
HSL
209, 68%, 29%
HSB
209, 81%, 48%
CMYK
81, 39, 0, 52
LAB
30, -3, -33
LCH
30, 33, 265
OKLCH
0.40, 0.10, 250
XYZ
6, 7, 20
LUV
30, -17, -42
HWB
209, 9%, 52%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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