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
132338
RGB
19, 35, 56
HSL
214, 49%, 15%
HSB
214, 66%, 22%
CMYK
66, 38, 0, 78
LAB
13, -1, -16
LCH
13, 16, 266
OKLCH
0.25, 0.05, 256
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
13, -5, -14
HWB
214, 7%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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