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
153B74
RGB
21, 59, 116
HSL
216, 69%, 27%
HSB
216, 82%, 45%
CMYK
82, 49, 0, 55
LAB
25, 4, -37
LCH
25, 38, 276
OKLCH
0.36, 0.11, 259
XYZ
5, 5, 17
LUV
25, -12, -45
HWB
216, 8%, 55%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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