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
157DA3
RGB
21, 125, 163
HSL
196, 77%, 36%
HSB
196, 87%, 64%
CMYK
87, 23, 0, 36
LAB
48, -18, -29
LCH
48, 34, 238
OKLCH
0.55, 0.10, 229
XYZ
14, 17, 37
LUV
48, -32, -40
HWB
196, 8%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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