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
183F6B
RGB
24, 63, 107
HSL
212, 63%, 26%
HSB
212, 78%, 42%
CMYK
78, 41, 0, 58
LAB
26, -1, -30
LCH
26, 30, 268
OKLCH
0.36, 0.09, 254
XYZ
5, 5, 15
LUV
26, -13, -37
HWB
212, 9%, 58%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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