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
249DB0
RGB
36, 157, 176
HSL
188, 66%, 42%
HSB
188, 80%, 69%
CMYK
80, 11, 0, 31
LAB
59, -28, -20
LCH
59, 34, 215
OKLCH
0.64, 0.10, 211
XYZ
21, 28, 45
LUV
59, -41, -25
HWB
188, 14%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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