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
158496
RGB
21, 132, 150
HSL
188, 75%, 34%
HSB
188, 86%, 59%
CMYK
86, 12, 0, 41
LAB
50, -25, -18
LCH
50, 31, 216
OKLCH
0.56, 0.09, 212
XYZ
14, 19, 32
LUV
50, -35, -23
HWB
188, 8%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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