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
1995C4
RGB
25, 149, 196
HSL
196, 77%, 43%
HSB
196, 87%, 77%
CMYK
87, 24, 0, 23
LAB
57, -20, -34
LCH
57, 39, 240
OKLCH
0.63, 0.12, 231
XYZ
21, 26, 56
LUV
57, -38, -49
HWB
196, 10%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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