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
159CE8
RGB
21, 156, 232
HSL
202, 83%, 50%
HSB
202, 91%, 91%
CMYK
91, 33, 0, 9
LAB
61, -13, -48
LCH
61, 50, 255
OKLCH
0.66, 0.15, 242
XYZ
27, 30, 81
LUV
61, -38, -74
HWB
202, 8%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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