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
185079
RGB
24, 80, 121
HSL
205, 67%, 28%
HSB
205, 80%, 47%
CMYK
80, 34, 0, 53
LAB
32, -7, -29
LCH
32, 30, 257
OKLCH
0.42, 0.09, 245
XYZ
7, 7, 19
LUV
32, -18, -37
HWB
205, 9%, 53%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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