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
19476C
RGB
25, 71, 108
HSL
207, 62%, 26%
HSB
207, 77%, 42%
CMYK
77, 34, 0, 58
LAB
28, -5, -26
LCH
28, 27, 259
OKLCH
0.39, 0.08, 246
XYZ
5, 6, 15
LUV
28, -15, -33
HWB
207, 10%, 58%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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