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
156093
RGB
21, 96, 147
HSL
204, 75%, 33%
HSB
204, 86%, 58%
CMYK
86, 35, 0, 42
LAB
38, -8, -35
LCH
38, 36, 258
OKLCH
0.47, 0.11, 244
XYZ
10, 11, 29
LUV
38, -23, -48
HWB
204, 8%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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