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
194569
RGB
25, 69, 105
HSL
207, 62%, 25%
HSB
207, 76%, 41%
CMYK
76, 34, 0, 59
LAB
28, -5, -26
LCH
28, 26, 259
OKLCH
0.38, 0.08, 247
XYZ
5, 5, 14
LUV
28, -15, -32
HWB
207, 10%, 59%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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