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
1998C9
RGB
25, 152, 201
HSL
197, 78%, 44%
HSB
197, 88%, 79%
CMYK
88, 24, 0, 21
LAB
58, -20, -35
LCH
58, 40, 240
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 231
XYZ
22, 27, 59
LUV
58, -39, -51
HWB
197, 10%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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