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
192A44
RGB
25, 42, 68
HSL
216, 46%, 18%
HSB
216, 63%, 27%
CMYK
63, 38, 0, 73
LAB
17, 0, -19
LCH
17, 19, 270
OKLCH
0.28, 0.05, 259
XYZ
2, 2, 6
LUV
17, -6, -19
HWB
216, 10%, 73%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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