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
015279
RGB
1, 82, 121
HSL
200, 98%, 24%
HSB
200, 99%, 47%
CMYK
99, 32, 0, 53
LAB
32, -10, -29
LCH
32, 30, 251
OKLCH
0.42, 0.09, 239
XYZ
6, 7, 19
LUV
32, -21, -37
HWB
200, 0%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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