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
1292EB
RGB
18, 146, 235
HSL
205, 86%, 50%
HSB
205, 92%, 92%
CMYK
92, 38, 0, 8
LAB
58, -7, -55
LCH
58, 55, 263
OKLCH
0.64, 0.17, 247
XYZ
26, 27, 82
LUV
58, -35, -84
HWB
205, 7%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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