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
1291C6
RGB
18, 145, 198
HSL
198, 83%, 42%
HSB
198, 91%, 78%
CMYK
91, 27, 0, 22
LAB
56, -18, -37
LCH
56, 41, 244
OKLCH
0.62, 0.13, 234
XYZ
21, 24, 57
LUV
56, -37, -54
HWB
198, 7%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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