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
13384A
RGB
19, 56, 74
HSL
200, 59%, 18%
HSB
200, 74%, 29%
CMYK
74, 24, 0, 71
LAB
22, -8, -15
LCH
22, 17, 241
OKLCH
0.32, 0.05, 233
XYZ
3, 3, 7
LUV
22, -12, -16
HWB
200, 7%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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