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
176EBD
RGB
23, 110, 189
HSL
209, 78%, 42%
HSB
209, 88%, 74%
CMYK
88, 42, 0, 26
LAB
45, -2, -49
LCH
45, 49, 268
OKLCH
0.53, 0.15, 252
XYZ
15, 15, 50
LUV
45, -25, -72
HWB
209, 9%, 26%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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