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
25ABD5
RGB
37, 171, 213
HSL
194, 70%, 49%
HSB
194, 83%, 84%
CMYK
83, 20, 0, 16
LAB
65, -25, -32
LCH
65, 40, 232
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 225
XYZ
27, 34, 68
LUV
65, -43, -46
HWB
194, 15%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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