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
177EA0
RGB
23, 126, 160
HSL
195, 75%, 36%
HSB
195, 86%, 63%
CMYK
86, 21, 0, 37
LAB
49, -19, -27
LCH
49, 33, 234
OKLCH
0.55, 0.10, 227
XYZ
14, 18, 36
LUV
49, -32, -36
HWB
195, 9%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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