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
183D5A
RGB
24, 61, 90
HSL
206, 58%, 22%
HSB
206, 73%, 35%
CMYK
73, 32, 0, 65
LAB
24, -5, -22
LCH
24, 22, 256
OKLCH
0.35, 0.07, 245
XYZ
4, 4, 10
LUV
24, -13, -25
HWB
206, 9%, 65%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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