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
19657D
RGB
25, 101, 125
HSL
194, 67%, 29%
HSB
194, 80%, 49%
CMYK
80, 19, 0, 51
LAB
39, -17, -20
LCH
39, 26, 231
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 224
XYZ
9, 11, 21
LUV
39, -25, -26
HWB
194, 10%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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