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
1368C3
RGB
19, 104, 195
HSL
211, 82%, 42%
HSB
211, 90%, 76%
CMYK
90, 47, 0, 24
LAB
43, 3, -55
LCH
43, 55, 274
OKLCH
0.52, 0.16, 255
XYZ
15, 14, 54
LUV
43, -23, -80
HWB
211, 7%, 24%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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