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
157290
RGB
21, 114, 144
HSL
195, 75%, 32%
HSB
195, 85%, 56%
CMYK
85, 21, 0, 44
LAB
44, -18, -24
LCH
44, 30, 233
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 226
XYZ
11, 14, 29
LUV
44, -29, -32
HWB
195, 8%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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