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
1364DB
RGB
19, 100, 219
HSL
216, 84%, 47%
HSB
216, 91%, 86%
CMYK
91, 54, 0, 14
LAB
44, 14, -68
LCH
44, 70, 281
OKLCH
0.53, 0.20, 259
XYZ
18, 14, 69
LUV
44, -21, -99
HWB
216, 7%, 14%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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