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
258EA8
RGB
37, 142, 168
HSL
192, 64%, 40%
HSB
192, 78%, 66%
CMYK
78, 15, 0, 34
LAB
54, -23, -23
LCH
54, 32, 224
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 219
XYZ
18, 23, 40
LUV
54, -36, -30
HWB
192, 15%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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