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
158FC7
RGB
21, 143, 199
HSL
199, 81%, 43%
HSB
199, 89%, 78%
CMYK
89, 28, 0, 22
LAB
55, -16, -38
LCH
55, 42, 247
OKLCH
0.62, 0.13, 236
XYZ
20, 24, 58
LUV
55, -36, -56
HWB
199, 8%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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