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
027183
RGB
2, 113, 131
HSL
188, 97%, 26%
HSB
188, 98%, 51%
CMYK
98, 14, 0, 49
LAB
43, -23, -18
LCH
43, 29, 218
OKLCH
0.50, 0.09, 214
XYZ
10, 13, 24
LUV
43, -31, -22
HWB
188, 1%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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