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
159BB3
RGB
21, 155, 179
HSL
189, 79%, 39%
HSB
189, 88%, 70%
CMYK
88, 13, 0, 30
LAB
58, -28, -23
LCH
58, 36, 219
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 214
XYZ
20, 27, 47
LUV
58, -41, -30
HWB
189, 8%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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