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
157CA6
RGB
21, 124, 166
HSL
197, 78%, 37%
HSB
197, 87%, 65%
CMYK
87, 25, 0, 35
LAB
48, -17, -31
LCH
48, 35, 242
OKLCH
0.55, 0.11, 232
XYZ
14, 17, 39
LUV
48, -31, -43
HWB
197, 8%, 35%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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