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
129EB2
RGB
18, 158, 178
HSL
188, 82%, 38%
HSB
188, 90%, 70%
CMYK
90, 11, 0, 30
LAB
59, -30, -21
LCH
59, 36, 215
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 211
XYZ
21, 28, 46
LUV
59, -43, -27
HWB
188, 7%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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