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
157FAE
RGB
21, 127, 174
HSL
198, 78%, 38%
HSB
198, 88%, 68%
CMYK
88, 27, 0, 32
LAB
49, -16, -33
LCH
49, 37, 245
OKLCH
0.56, 0.11, 235
XYZ
16, 18, 43
LUV
49, -32, -48
HWB
198, 8%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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