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
1591C4
RGB
21, 145, 196
HSL
197, 81%, 43%
HSB
197, 89%, 77%
CMYK
89, 26, 0, 23
LAB
56, -18, -36
LCH
56, 40, 243
OKLCH
0.62, 0.12, 233
XYZ
20, 24, 56
LUV
56, -37, -52
HWB
197, 8%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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