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
1255BD
RGB
18, 85, 189
HSL
216, 83%, 41%
HSB
216, 90%, 74%
CMYK
90, 55, 0, 26
LAB
37, 13, -61
LCH
37, 63, 282
OKLCH
0.48, 0.18, 260
XYZ
13, 10, 49
LUV
37, -18, -85
HWB
216, 7%, 26%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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