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
178B95
RGB
23, 139, 149
HSL
185, 73%, 34%
HSB
185, 85%, 58%
CMYK
85, 7, 0, 42
LAB
52, -28, -15
LCH
52, 32, 207
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 204
XYZ
15, 21, 32
LUV
52, -38, -17
HWB
185, 9%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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