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
153D76
RGB
21, 61, 118
HSL
215, 70%, 27%
HSB
215, 82%, 46%
CMYK
82, 48, 0, 54
LAB
26, 4, -37
LCH
26, 38, 275
OKLCH
0.37, 0.11, 258
XYZ
5, 5, 18
LUV
26, -12, -46
HWB
215, 8%, 54%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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