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
1991AB
RGB
25, 145, 171
HSL
191, 74%, 38%
HSB
191, 85%, 67%
CMYK
85, 15, 0, 33
LAB
55, -25, -23
LCH
55, 34, 223
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 217
XYZ
18, 23, 42
LUV
55, -38, -31
HWB
191, 10%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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