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
154D70
RGB
21, 77, 112
HSL
203, 68%, 26%
HSB
203, 81%, 44%
CMYK
81, 31, 0, 56
LAB
31, -8, -26
LCH
31, 27, 252
OKLCH
0.40, 0.08, 241
XYZ
6, 7, 16
LUV
31, -18, -32
HWB
203, 8%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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