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
136175
RGB
19, 97, 117
HSL
192, 72%, 27%
HSB
192, 84%, 46%
CMYK
84, 17, 0, 54
LAB
37, -18, -18
LCH
37, 25, 226
OKLCH
0.46, 0.08, 220
XYZ
8, 10, 18
LUV
37, -25, -22
HWB
192, 7%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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