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
135EA1
RGB
19, 94, 161
HSL
208, 79%, 35%
HSB
208, 88%, 63%
CMYK
88, 42, 0, 37
LAB
38, -2, -43
LCH
38, 43, 267
OKLCH
0.48, 0.13, 251
XYZ
11, 11, 35
LUV
38, -22, -60
HWB
208, 7%, 37%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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