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
19486A
RGB
25, 72, 106
HSL
205, 62%, 26%
HSB
205, 76%, 42%
CMYK
76, 32, 0, 58
LAB
29, -7, -25
LCH
29, 26, 255
OKLCH
0.39, 0.08, 244
XYZ
5, 6, 14
LUV
29, -16, -31
HWB
205, 10%, 58%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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