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
178BE4
RGB
23, 139, 228
HSL
206, 82%, 49%
HSB
206, 90%, 89%
CMYK
90, 39, 0, 11
LAB
55, -5, -54
LCH
55, 55, 264
OKLCH
0.62, 0.16, 249
XYZ
24, 24, 77
LUV
55, -33, -83
HWB
206, 9%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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