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
157194
RGB
21, 113, 148
HSL
197, 75%, 33%
HSB
197, 86%, 58%
CMYK
86, 24, 0, 42
LAB
44, -16, -27
LCH
44, 31, 238
OKLCH
0.52, 0.10, 230
XYZ
12, 14, 30
LUV
44, -29, -36
HWB
197, 8%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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