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
186EB5
RGB
24, 110, 181
HSL
207, 77%, 40%
HSB
207, 87%, 71%
CMYK
87, 39, 0, 29
LAB
44, -4, -45
LCH
44, 45, 265
OKLCH
0.53, 0.14, 249
XYZ
14, 15, 46
LUV
44, -26, -65
HWB
207, 9%, 29%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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