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
1283B6
RGB
18, 131, 182
HSL
199, 82%, 39%
HSB
199, 90%, 71%
CMYK
90, 28, 0, 29
LAB
51, -16, -36
LCH
51, 39, 246
OKLCH
0.58, 0.12, 236
XYZ
17, 20, 47
LUV
51, -33, -51
HWB
199, 7%, 29%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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