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
19728B
RGB
25, 114, 139
HSL
193, 70%, 32%
HSB
193, 82%, 55%
CMYK
82, 18, 0, 45
LAB
44, -19, -21
LCH
44, 29, 228
OKLCH
0.51, 0.09, 222
XYZ
11, 14, 27
LUV
44, -29, -28
HWB
193, 10%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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