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
259FAB
RGB
37, 159, 171
HSL
185, 64%, 41%
HSB
185, 78%, 67%
CMYK
78, 7, 0, 33
LAB
60, -30, -16
LCH
60, 34, 208
OKLCH
0.64, 0.10, 205
XYZ
21, 28, 43
LUV
60, -42, -19
HWB
185, 15%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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