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
267183
RGB
38, 113, 131
HSL
192, 55%, 33%
HSB
192, 71%, 51%
CMYK
71, 14, 0, 49
LAB
44, -19, -17
LCH
44, 26, 222
OKLCH
0.51, 0.08, 217
XYZ
11, 14, 24
LUV
44, -28, -21
HWB
192, 15%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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