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
159BBD
RGB
21, 155, 189
HSL
192, 80%, 41%
HSB
192, 89%, 74%
CMYK
89, 18, 0, 26
LAB
59, -25, -28
LCH
59, 37, 228
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 221
XYZ
21, 27, 52
LUV
59, -41, -38
HWB
192, 8%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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