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
1965AC
RGB
25, 101, 172
HSL
209, 75%, 39%
HSB
209, 85%, 67%
CMYK
85, 41, 0, 33
LAB
41, -2, -45
LCH
41, 45, 267
OKLCH
0.50, 0.13, 252
XYZ
12, 12, 41
LUV
41, -23, -64
HWB
209, 10%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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