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
215760
RGB
33, 87, 96
HSL
189, 49%, 25%
HSB
189, 66%, 38%
CMYK
66, 9, 0, 62
LAB
34, -16, -11
LCH
34, 19, 214
OKLCH
0.42, 0.06, 210
XYZ
6, 8, 12
LUV
34, -21, -12
HWB
189, 13%, 62%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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