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
153E52
RGB
21, 62, 82
HSL
200, 59%, 20%
HSB
200, 74%, 32%
CMYK
74, 24, 0, 68
LAB
24, -9, -17
LCH
24, 19, 241
OKLCH
0.35, 0.06, 233
XYZ
4, 4, 9
LUV
24, -14, -18
HWB
200, 8%, 68%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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