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
127DA9
RGB
18, 125, 169
HSL
197, 81%, 37%
HSB
197, 89%, 66%
CMYK
89, 26, 0, 34
LAB
49, -17, -32
LCH
49, 36, 243
OKLCH
0.56, 0.11, 233
XYZ
15, 18, 40
LUV
49, -32, -45
HWB
197, 7%, 34%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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