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
176F92
RGB
23, 111, 146
HSL
197, 73%, 33%
HSB
197, 84%, 57%
CMYK
84, 24, 0, 43
LAB
43, -16, -27
LCH
43, 31, 239
OKLCH
0.51, 0.09, 231
XYZ
11, 14, 29
LUV
43, -28, -36
HWB
197, 9%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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