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
015C65
RGB
1, 92, 101
HSL
185, 98%, 20%
HSB
185, 99%, 40%
CMYK
99, 9, 0, 60
LAB
35, -21, -12
LCH
35, 25, 210
OKLCH
0.43, 0.07, 206
XYZ
6, 9, 14
LUV
35, -26, -13
HWB
185, 0%, 60%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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