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
189BC6
RGB
24, 155, 198
HSL
195, 78%, 44%
HSB
195, 88%, 78%
CMYK
88, 22, 0, 22
LAB
59, -22, -32
LCH
59, 39, 235
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 227
XYZ
22, 28, 58
LUV
59, -40, -46
HWB
195, 9%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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