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
119FC3
RGB
17, 159, 195
HSL
192, 84%, 42%
HSB
192, 91%, 76%
CMYK
91, 18, 0, 24
LAB
60, -25, -29
LCH
60, 38, 229
OKLCH
0.65, 0.12, 222
XYZ
22, 29, 56
LUV
60, -42, -40
HWB
192, 7%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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