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
1985B5
RGB
25, 133, 181
HSL
198, 76%, 40%
HSB
198, 86%, 71%
CMYK
86, 27, 0, 29
LAB
52, -16, -34
LCH
52, 38, 244
OKLCH
0.58, 0.12, 234
XYZ
17, 20, 47
LUV
52, -33, -49
HWB
198, 10%, 29%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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