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
128EB7
RGB
18, 142, 183
HSL
195, 82%, 39%
HSB
195, 90%, 72%
CMYK
90, 22, 0, 28
LAB
54, -21, -31
LCH
54, 37, 236
OKLCH
0.60, 0.11, 228
XYZ
18, 23, 48
LUV
54, -37, -44
HWB
195, 7%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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