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
178B98
RGB
23, 139, 152
HSL
186, 74%, 34%
HSB
186, 85%, 60%
CMYK
85, 9, 0, 40
LAB
53, -28, -16
LCH
53, 32, 210
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 207
XYZ
15, 21, 33
LUV
53, -38, -19
HWB
186, 9%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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