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
128EB9
RGB
18, 142, 185
HSL
195, 82%, 40%
HSB
195, 90%, 73%
CMYK
90, 23, 0, 27
LAB
55, -20, -32
LCH
55, 38, 238
OKLCH
0.61, 0.12, 229
XYZ
19, 23, 49
LUV
55, -37, -45
HWB
195, 7%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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