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
17859A
RGB
23, 133, 154
HSL
190, 74%, 35%
HSB
190, 85%, 60%
CMYK
85, 14, 0, 40
LAB
51, -24, -20
LCH
51, 32, 220
OKLCH
0.57, 0.10, 215
XYZ
15, 19, 34
LUV
51, -35, -26
HWB
190, 9%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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