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
193642
RGB
25, 54, 66
HSL
198, 45%, 18%
HSB
198, 62%, 26%
CMYK
62, 18, 0, 74
LAB
21, -8, -11
LCH
21, 14, 233
OKLCH
0.32, 0.04, 227
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
21, -11, -11
HWB
198, 10%, 74%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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