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
129AB4
RGB
18, 154, 180
HSL
190, 82%, 39%
HSB
190, 90%, 71%
CMYK
90, 14, 0, 29
LAB
58, -27, -24
LCH
58, 36, 221
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 216
XYZ
20, 27, 47
LUV
58, -41, -32
HWB
190, 7%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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