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
157EB5
RGB
21, 126, 181
HSL
201, 79%, 40%
HSB
201, 88%, 71%
CMYK
88, 30, 0, 29
LAB
49, -13, -38
LCH
49, 40, 251
OKLCH
0.56, 0.12, 239
XYZ
16, 18, 46
LUV
49, -31, -54
HWB
201, 8%, 29%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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