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
134563
RGB
19, 69, 99
HSL
203, 68%, 23%
HSB
203, 81%, 39%
CMYK
81, 30, 0, 61
LAB
27, -8, -23
LCH
27, 24, 250
OKLCH
0.37, 0.07, 240
XYZ
5, 5, 13
LUV
27, -16, -27
HWB
203, 7%, 61%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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