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
157591
RGB
21, 117, 145
HSL
194, 75%, 33%
HSB
194, 86%, 57%
CMYK
86, 19, 0, 43
LAB
45, -19, -23
LCH
45, 30, 230
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 224
XYZ
12, 15, 29
LUV
45, -30, -31
HWB
194, 8%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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