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
158DBA
RGB
21, 141, 186
HSL
196, 80%, 41%
HSB
196, 89%, 73%
CMYK
89, 24, 0, 27
LAB
54, -19, -33
LCH
54, 38, 240
OKLCH
0.60, 0.12, 231
XYZ
19, 23, 50
LUV
54, -36, -47
HWB
196, 8%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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