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
1284B5
RGB
18, 132, 181
HSL
198, 82%, 39%
HSB
198, 90%, 71%
CMYK
90, 27, 0, 29
LAB
51, -16, -35
LCH
51, 38, 245
OKLCH
0.58, 0.12, 235
XYZ
17, 20, 47
LUV
51, -33, -50
HWB
198, 7%, 29%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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