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
155477
RGB
21, 84, 119
HSL
201, 70%, 27%
HSB
201, 82%, 47%
CMYK
82, 29, 0, 53
LAB
33, -10, -26
LCH
33, 28, 249
OKLCH
0.42, 0.08, 238
XYZ
7, 8, 19
LUV
33, -20, -33
HWB
201, 8%, 53%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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