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
153147
RGB
21, 49, 71
HSL
206, 54%, 18%
HSB
206, 70%, 28%
CMYK
70, 31, 0, 72
LAB
19, -5, -17
LCH
19, 18, 255
OKLCH
0.30, 0.05, 245
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
19, -9, -18
HWB
206, 8%, 72%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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