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
157288
RGB
21, 114, 136
HSL
191, 73%, 31%
HSB
191, 85%, 53%
CMYK
85, 16, 0, 47
LAB
44, -20, -20
LCH
44, 29, 224
OKLCH
0.51, 0.09, 219
XYZ
11, 14, 25
LUV
44, -30, -25
HWB
191, 8%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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