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
177E87
RGB
23, 126, 135
HSL
185, 71%, 31%
HSB
185, 83%, 53%
CMYK
83, 7, 0, 47
LAB
48, -26, -13
LCH
48, 29, 207
OKLCH
0.54, 0.09, 204
XYZ
12, 17, 26
LUV
48, -34, -15
HWB
185, 9%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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