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
185889
RGB
24, 88, 137
HSL
206, 70%, 32%
HSB
206, 82%, 54%
CMYK
82, 36, 0, 46
LAB
35, -6, -34
LCH
35, 34, 260
OKLCH
0.45, 0.10, 246
XYZ
8, 9, 25
LUV
35, -20, -45
HWB
206, 9%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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