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
175F91
RGB
23, 95, 145
HSL
205, 73%, 33%
HSB
205, 84%, 57%
CMYK
84, 34, 0, 43
LAB
38, -8, -34
LCH
38, 35, 258
OKLCH
0.47, 0.11, 245
XYZ
10, 10, 28
LUV
38, -22, -47
HWB
205, 9%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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