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
125E95
RGB
18, 94, 149
HSL
205, 78%, 33%
HSB
205, 88%, 58%
CMYK
88, 37, 0, 42
LAB
38, -6, -37
LCH
38, 38, 261
OKLCH
0.47, 0.11, 246
XYZ
10, 10, 30
LUV
38, -22, -51
HWB
205, 7%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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