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
175D74
RGB
23, 93, 116
HSL
195, 67%, 27%
HSB
195, 80%, 45%
CMYK
80, 20, 0, 55
LAB
36, -15, -20
LCH
36, 25, 232
OKLCH
0.45, 0.08, 225
XYZ
7, 9, 18
LUV
36, -23, -24
HWB
195, 9%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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