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
019BBC
RGB
1, 155, 188
HSL
191, 99%, 37%
HSB
191, 99%, 74%
CMYK
99, 18, 0, 26
LAB
59, -26, -27
LCH
59, 38, 226
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 220
XYZ
21, 27, 52
LUV
59, -42, -38
HWB
191, 0%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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