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
15708C
RGB
21, 112, 140
HSL
194, 74%, 32%
HSB
194, 85%, 55%
CMYK
85, 20, 0, 45
LAB
43, -18, -23
LCH
43, 29, 232
OKLCH
0.51, 0.09, 225
XYZ
11, 14, 27
LUV
43, -29, -30
HWB
194, 8%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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