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
19395E
RGB
25, 57, 94
HSL
212, 58%, 23%
HSB
212, 73%, 37%
CMYK
73, 39, 0, 63
LAB
23, -1, -26
LCH
23, 26, 267
OKLCH
0.34, 0.08, 254
XYZ
4, 4, 11
LUV
23, -11, -30
HWB
212, 10%, 63%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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