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
19609B
RGB
25, 96, 155
HSL
207, 72%, 35%
HSB
207, 84%, 61%
CMYK
84, 38, 0, 39
LAB
39, -5, -39
LCH
39, 39, 263
OKLCH
0.48, 0.12, 249
XYZ
10, 11, 33
LUV
39, -22, -54
HWB
207, 10%, 39%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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