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
157BAA
RGB
21, 123, 170
HSL
199, 78%, 37%
HSB
199, 88%, 67%
CMYK
88, 28, 0, 33
LAB
48, -15, -33
LCH
48, 37, 246
OKLCH
0.55, 0.11, 236
XYZ
15, 17, 41
LUV
48, -31, -47
HWB
199, 8%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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