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
174F80
RGB
23, 79, 128
HSL
208, 70%, 30%
HSB
208, 82%, 50%
CMYK
82, 38, 0, 50
LAB
32, -4, -33
LCH
32, 34, 263
OKLCH
0.42, 0.10, 249
XYZ
7, 7, 21
LUV
32, -18, -44
HWB
208, 9%, 50%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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