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
198095
RGB
25, 128, 149
HSL
190, 71%, 34%
HSB
190, 83%, 58%
CMYK
83, 14, 0, 42
LAB
49, -23, -20
LCH
49, 30, 221
OKLCH
0.55, 0.09, 216
XYZ
14, 18, 31
LUV
49, -34, -25
HWB
190, 10%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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