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
1285AC
RGB
18, 133, 172
HSL
195, 81%, 37%
HSB
195, 90%, 67%
CMYK
90, 23, 0, 33
LAB
51, -20, -30
LCH
51, 35, 236
OKLCH
0.58, 0.11, 228
XYZ
16, 20, 42
LUV
51, -34, -41
HWB
195, 7%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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