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
186A9B
RGB
24, 106, 155
HSL
202, 73%, 35%
HSB
202, 85%, 61%
CMYK
85, 32, 0, 39
LAB
42, -10, -34
LCH
42, 35, 253
OKLCH
0.50, 0.11, 241
XYZ
11, 13, 33
LUV
42, -26, -47
HWB
202, 9%, 39%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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