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
199EB9
RGB
25, 158, 185
HSL
190, 76%, 41%
HSB
190, 86%, 73%
CMYK
86, 15, 0, 27
LAB
60, -27, -24
LCH
60, 36, 222
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 216
XYZ
21, 28, 50
LUV
60, -42, -32
HWB
190, 10%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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