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
194B8B
RGB
25, 75, 139
HSL
214, 70%, 32%
HSB
214, 82%, 55%
CMYK
82, 46, 0, 45
LAB
31, 3, -41
LCH
31, 41, 274
OKLCH
0.42, 0.12, 256
XYZ
8, 7, 25
LUV
31, -16, -54
HWB
214, 10%, 45%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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