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
199CB5
RGB
25, 156, 181
HSL
190, 76%, 40%
HSB
190, 86%, 71%
CMYK
86, 14, 0, 29
LAB
59, -27, -23
LCH
59, 36, 220
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 215
XYZ
21, 27, 48
LUV
59, -41, -31
HWB
190, 10%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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