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
196B72
RGB
25, 107, 114
HSL
185, 64%, 27%
HSB
185, 78%, 45%
CMYK
78, 6, 0, 55
LAB
41, -23, -11
LCH
41, 25, 206
OKLCH
0.48, 0.07, 204
XYZ
9, 12, 18
LUV
41, -28, -12
HWB
185, 10%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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