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
024353
RGB
2, 67, 83
HSL
192, 95%, 17%
HSB
192, 98%, 33%
CMYK
98, 19, 0, 67
LAB
25, -14, -15
LCH
25, 21, 227
OKLCH
0.35, 0.06, 221
XYZ
4, 5, 9
LUV
25, -18, -16
HWB
192, 1%, 67%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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