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
186F99
RGB
24, 111, 153
HSL
200, 73%, 35%
HSB
200, 84%, 60%
CMYK
84, 27, 0, 40
LAB
44, -14, -30
LCH
44, 33, 246
OKLCH
0.51, 0.10, 236
XYZ
12, 14, 32
LUV
44, -27, -42
HWB
200, 9%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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