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
1978D2
RGB
25, 120, 210
HSL
209, 79%, 46%
HSB
209, 88%, 82%
CMYK
88, 43, 0, 18
LAB
49, 0, -55
LCH
49, 55, 270
OKLCH
0.57, 0.16, 252
XYZ
19, 18, 64
LUV
49, -27, -81
HWB
209, 10%, 18%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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