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
009EBC
RGB
0, 158, 188
HSL
190, 100%, 37%
HSB
190, 100%, 74%
CMYK
100, 16, 0, 26
LAB
59, -28, -26
LCH
59, 38, 223
OKLCH
0.65, 0.12, 218
XYZ
21, 28, 52
LUV
59, -43, -35
HWB
190, 0%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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