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
1763AE
RGB
23, 99, 174
HSL
210, 77%, 39%
HSB
210, 87%, 68%
CMYK
87, 43, 0, 32
LAB
41, 0, -47
LCH
41, 47, 270
OKLCH
0.50, 0.14, 253
XYZ
12, 12, 42
LUV
41, -22, -67
HWB
210, 9%, 32%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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