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
159EB7
RGB
21, 158, 183
HSL
189, 79%, 40%
HSB
189, 89%, 72%
CMYK
89, 14, 0, 28
LAB
59, -28, -23
LCH
59, 36, 220
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 215
XYZ
21, 28, 49
LUV
59, -42, -31
HWB
189, 8%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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