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
159EB3
RGB
21, 158, 179
HSL
188, 79%, 39%
HSB
188, 88%, 70%
CMYK
88, 12, 0, 30
LAB
59, -29, -21
LCH
59, 36, 216
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 212
XYZ
21, 28, 47
LUV
59, -43, -27
HWB
188, 8%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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