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
153E6B
RGB
21, 62, 107
HSL
211, 67%, 25%
HSB
211, 80%, 42%
CMYK
80, 42, 0, 58
LAB
25, -1, -31
LCH
25, 31, 268
OKLCH
0.36, 0.09, 253
XYZ
5, 5, 15
LUV
25, -13, -37
HWB
211, 8%, 58%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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