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
179CB2
RGB
23, 156, 178
HSL
189, 77%, 39%
HSB
189, 87%, 70%
CMYK
87, 12, 0, 30
LAB
59, -28, -21
LCH
59, 36, 217
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 213
XYZ
20, 27, 46
LUV
59, -42, -28
HWB
189, 9%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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