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
17656A
RGB
23, 101, 106
HSL
184, 64%, 25%
HSB
184, 78%, 42%
CMYK
78, 5, 0, 58
LAB
39, -22, -10
LCH
39, 24, 204
OKLCH
0.46, 0.07, 201
XYZ
8, 11, 15
LUV
39, -27, -10
HWB
184, 9%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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