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
156CCF
RGB
21, 108, 207
HSL
212, 82%, 45%
HSB
212, 90%, 81%
CMYK
90, 48, 0, 19
LAB
45, 5, -59
LCH
45, 59, 275
OKLCH
0.54, 0.17, 256
XYZ
17, 15, 61
LUV
45, -24, -86
HWB
212, 8%, 19%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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