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
178AA7
RGB
23, 138, 167
HSL
192, 76%, 37%
HSB
192, 86%, 65%
CMYK
86, 17, 0, 35
LAB
53, -23, -24
LCH
53, 34, 227
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 221
XYZ
16, 21, 40
LUV
53, -36, -33
HWB
192, 9%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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