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
176F95
RGB
23, 111, 149
HSL
198, 73%, 34%
HSB
198, 85%, 58%
CMYK
85, 26, 0, 42
LAB
43, -15, -28
LCH
43, 32, 242
OKLCH
0.51, 0.10, 233
XYZ
11, 14, 30
LUV
43, -28, -39
HWB
198, 9%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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