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
17709C
RGB
23, 112, 156
HSL
200, 74%, 35%
HSB
200, 85%, 61%
CMYK
85, 28, 0, 39
LAB
44, -13, -32
LCH
44, 34, 247
OKLCH
0.52, 0.10, 237
XYZ
12, 14, 34
LUV
44, -28, -44
HWB
200, 9%, 39%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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