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
198397
RGB
25, 131, 151
HSL
190, 72%, 35%
HSB
190, 83%, 59%
CMYK
83, 13, 0, 41
LAB
50, -24, -19
LCH
50, 31, 219
OKLCH
0.56, 0.09, 214
XYZ
14, 19, 32
LUV
50, -35, -25
HWB
190, 10%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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