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
194889
RGB
25, 72, 137
HSL
215, 69%, 32%
HSB
215, 82%, 54%
CMYK
82, 47, 0, 46
LAB
30, 4, -42
LCH
30, 42, 275
OKLCH
0.41, 0.12, 258
XYZ
7, 7, 25
LUV
30, -15, -54
HWB
215, 10%, 46%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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