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
1259C3
RGB
18, 89, 195
HSL
216, 83%, 42%
HSB
216, 91%, 76%
CMYK
91, 54, 0, 24
LAB
39, 12, -62
LCH
39, 64, 281
OKLCH
0.49, 0.18, 260
XYZ
14, 11, 53
LUV
39, -19, -87
HWB
216, 7%, 24%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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