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
175A7B
RGB
23, 90, 123
HSL
200, 68%, 29%
HSB
200, 81%, 48%
CMYK
81, 27, 0, 52
LAB
35, -12, -25
LCH
35, 28, 245
OKLCH
0.44, 0.08, 235
XYZ
8, 9, 20
LUV
35, -22, -32
HWB
200, 9%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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