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
156AD9
RGB
21, 106, 217
HSL
214, 82%, 47%
HSB
214, 90%, 85%
CMYK
90, 51, 0, 15
LAB
45, 10, -65
LCH
45, 65, 279
OKLCH
0.54, 0.19, 258
XYZ
18, 15, 68
LUV
45, -23, -95
HWB
214, 8%, 15%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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