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
194F8A
RGB
25, 79, 138
HSL
211, 69%, 32%
HSB
211, 82%, 54%
CMYK
82, 43, 0, 46
LAB
33, 0, -39
LCH
33, 39, 270
OKLCH
0.43, 0.11, 254
XYZ
8, 8, 25
LUV
33, -17, -51
HWB
211, 10%, 46%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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