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
125FA0
RGB
18, 95, 160
HSL
207, 80%, 35%
HSB
207, 89%, 63%
CMYK
89, 41, 0, 37
LAB
39, -3, -42
LCH
39, 42, 266
OKLCH
0.48, 0.13, 250
XYZ
11, 11, 35
LUV
39, -22, -59
HWB
207, 7%, 37%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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