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
156AE4
RGB
21, 106, 228
HSL
215, 83%, 49%
HSB
215, 91%, 89%
CMYK
91, 54, 0, 11
LAB
46, 13, -70
LCH
46, 71, 281
OKLCH
0.55, 0.20, 259
XYZ
19, 16, 75
LUV
46, -23, -102
HWB
215, 8%, 11%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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