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
17566C
RGB
23, 86, 108
HSL
196, 65%, 26%
HSB
196, 79%, 42%
CMYK
79, 20, 0, 58
LAB
34, -14, -19
LCH
34, 23, 233
OKLCH
0.42, 0.07, 226
XYZ
6, 8, 15
LUV
34, -21, -23
HWB
196, 9%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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