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
17537B
RGB
23, 83, 123
HSL
204, 68%, 29%
HSB
204, 81%, 48%
CMYK
81, 33, 0, 52
LAB
33, -8, -29
LCH
33, 30, 255
OKLCH
0.43, 0.09, 243
XYZ
7, 8, 20
LUV
33, -19, -37
HWB
204, 9%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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