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
17526F
RGB
23, 82, 111
HSL
200, 66%, 26%
HSB
200, 79%, 44%
CMYK
79, 26, 0, 56
LAB
32, -11, -22
LCH
32, 25, 244
OKLCH
0.42, 0.08, 235
XYZ
6, 7, 16
LUV
32, -20, -28
HWB
200, 9%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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