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
009DB9
RGB
0, 157, 185
HSL
189, 100%, 36%
HSB
189, 100%, 73%
CMYK
100, 15, 0, 27
LAB
59, -28, -25
LCH
59, 37, 222
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 216
XYZ
21, 28, 50
LUV
59, -43, -34
HWB
189, 0%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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