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
0179D2
RGB
1, 121, 210
HSL
206, 99%, 41%
HSB
206, 100%, 82%
CMYK
100, 42, 0, 18
LAB
49, -2, -55
LCH
49, 55, 268
OKLCH
0.57, 0.16, 251
XYZ
18, 18, 64
LUV
49, -29, -81
HWB
206, 0%, 18%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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