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
015372
RGB
1, 83, 114
HSL
196, 98%, 23%
HSB
196, 99%, 45%
CMYK
99, 27, 0, 55
LAB
32, -13, -24
LCH
32, 28, 242
OKLCH
0.42, 0.08, 232
XYZ
6, 7, 17
LUV
32, -22, -30
HWB
196, 0%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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