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
15768D
RGB
21, 118, 141
HSL
192, 74%, 32%
HSB
192, 85%, 55%
CMYK
85, 16, 0, 45
LAB
45, -21, -21
LCH
45, 29, 225
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 219
XYZ
12, 15, 27
LUV
45, -31, -26
HWB
192, 8%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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