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
1767D2
RGB
23, 103, 210
HSL
214, 80%, 46%
HSB
214, 89%, 82%
CMYK
89, 51, 0, 18
LAB
44, 9, -63
LCH
44, 63, 278
OKLCH
0.53, 0.18, 258
XYZ
17, 15, 63
LUV
44, -22, -91
HWB
214, 9%, 18%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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