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
23919C
RGB
35, 145, 156
HSL
185, 63%, 37%
HSB
185, 78%, 61%
CMYK
78, 7, 0, 39
LAB
55, -28, -15
LCH
55, 32, 208
OKLCH
0.60, 0.09, 205
XYZ
17, 23, 35
LUV
55, -38, -18
HWB
185, 14%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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