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
129BD6
RGB
18, 155, 214
HSL
198, 84%, 45%
HSB
198, 92%, 84%
CMYK
92, 28, 0, 16
LAB
60, -18, -40
LCH
60, 44, 246
OKLCH
0.65, 0.14, 235
XYZ
24, 28, 68
LUV
60, -39, -60
HWB
198, 7%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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