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
123646
RGB
18, 54, 70
HSL
198, 59%, 17%
HSB
198, 74%, 27%
CMYK
74, 23, 0, 73
LAB
21, -9, -14
LCH
21, 17, 238
OKLCH
0.31, 0.05, 230
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
21, -12, -14
HWB
198, 7%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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