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
128E9B
RGB
18, 142, 155
HSL
186, 79%, 34%
HSB
186, 88%, 61%
CMYK
88, 8, 0, 39
LAB
54, -28, -16
LCH
54, 33, 210
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 207
XYZ
16, 22, 34
LUV
54, -39, -20
HWB
186, 7%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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