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
17668D
RGB
23, 102, 141
HSL
200, 72%, 32%
HSB
200, 84%, 55%
CMYK
84, 28, 0, 45
LAB
40, -13, -29
LCH
40, 31, 246
OKLCH
0.48, 0.10, 236
XYZ
10, 12, 27
LUV
40, -25, -38
HWB
200, 9%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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