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
159DF7
RGB
21, 157, 247
HSL
204, 93%, 53%
HSB
204, 91%, 97%
CMYK
91, 36, 0, 3
LAB
62, -9, -55
LCH
62, 56, 261
OKLCH
0.67, 0.17, 246
XYZ
29, 31, 92
LUV
62, -37, -86
HWB
204, 8%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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