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
174E62
RGB
23, 78, 98
HSL
196, 62%, 24%
HSB
196, 77%, 38%
CMYK
77, 20, 0, 62
LAB
30, -13, -17
LCH
30, 21, 233
OKLCH
0.40, 0.07, 226
XYZ
5, 7, 13
LUV
30, -19, -20
HWB
196, 9%, 62%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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