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
189FAF
RGB
24, 159, 175
HSL
186, 76%, 39%
HSB
186, 86%, 69%
CMYK
86, 9, 0, 31
LAB
60, -30, -19
LCH
60, 36, 211
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 208
XYZ
21, 28, 45
LUV
60, -43, -23
HWB
186, 9%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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