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
175E6A
RGB
23, 94, 106
HSL
189, 64%, 25%
HSB
189, 78%, 42%
CMYK
78, 11, 0, 58
LAB
36, -19, -13
LCH
36, 23, 216
OKLCH
0.45, 0.07, 212
XYZ
7, 9, 15
LUV
36, -24, -15
HWB
189, 9%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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