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
175A85
RGB
23, 90, 133
HSL
203, 71%, 31%
HSB
203, 83%, 52%
CMYK
83, 32, 0, 48
LAB
36, -9, -30
LCH
36, 32, 254
OKLCH
0.45, 0.10, 242
XYZ
8, 9, 24
LUV
36, -21, -40
HWB
203, 9%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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