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
157E83
RGB
21, 126, 131
HSL
183, 72%, 30%
HSB
183, 84%, 51%
CMYK
84, 4, 0, 49
LAB
48, -27, -11
LCH
48, 30, 202
OKLCH
0.54, 0.09, 200
XYZ
12, 17, 24
LUV
48, -35, -12
HWB
183, 8%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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