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
198693
RGB
25, 134, 147
HSL
186, 71%, 34%
HSB
186, 83%, 58%
CMYK
83, 9, 0, 42
LAB
51, -26, -16
LCH
51, 31, 211
OKLCH
0.57, 0.09, 208
XYZ
14, 19, 31
LUV
51, -36, -19
HWB
186, 10%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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