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
194A84
RGB
25, 74, 132
HSL
213, 68%, 31%
HSB
213, 81%, 52%
CMYK
81, 44, 0, 48
LAB
31, 1, -38
LCH
31, 38, 271
OKLCH
0.41, 0.11, 255
XYZ
7, 7, 23
LUV
31, -16, -49
HWB
213, 10%, 48%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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