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
13559F
RGB
19, 85, 159
HSL
212, 79%, 35%
HSB
212, 88%, 62%
CMYK
88, 47, 0, 38
LAB
36, 3, -47
LCH
36, 47, 273
OKLCH
0.45, 0.14, 255
XYZ
10, 9, 34
LUV
36, -19, -64
HWB
212, 7%, 38%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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