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
015E69
RGB
1, 94, 105
HSL
186, 98%, 21%
HSB
186, 99%, 41%
CMYK
99, 10, 0, 59
LAB
36, -21, -13
LCH
36, 25, 212
OKLCH
0.44, 0.08, 209
XYZ
7, 9, 15
LUV
36, -26, -15
HWB
186, 0%, 59%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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