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
01598B
RGB
1, 89, 139
HSL
202, 99%, 27%
HSB
202, 99%, 55%
CMYK
99, 36, 0, 45
LAB
35, -8, -35
LCH
35, 36, 257
OKLCH
0.45, 0.11, 243
XYZ
8, 9, 26
LUV
35, -22, -46
HWB
202, 0%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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