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
123E67
RGB
18, 62, 103
HSL
209, 70%, 24%
HSB
209, 83%, 40%
CMYK
83, 40, 0, 60
LAB
25, -3, -29
LCH
25, 29, 265
OKLCH
0.36, 0.09, 250
XYZ
4, 5, 13
LUV
25, -14, -34
HWB
209, 7%, 60%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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