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
258195
RGB
37, 129, 149
HSL
191, 60%, 36%
HSB
191, 75%, 58%
CMYK
75, 13, 0, 42
LAB
49, -22, -19
LCH
49, 29, 221
OKLCH
0.56, 0.09, 216
XYZ
14, 18, 31
LUV
49, -33, -24
HWB
191, 15%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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