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
176B76
RGB
23, 107, 118
HSL
187, 67%, 28%
HSB
187, 81%, 46%
CMYK
81, 9, 0, 54
LAB
41, -22, -14
LCH
41, 26, 212
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 208
XYZ
9, 12, 19
LUV
41, -28, -15
HWB
187, 9%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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