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
176FB4
RGB
23, 111, 180
HSL
206, 77%, 40%
HSB
206, 87%, 71%
CMYK
87, 38, 0, 29
LAB
45, -5, -44
LCH
45, 45, 263
OKLCH
0.53, 0.13, 248
XYZ
14, 15, 45
LUV
45, -26, -64
HWB
206, 9%, 29%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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