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
136DD0
RGB
19, 109, 208
HSL
211, 83%, 45%
HSB
211, 91%, 82%
CMYK
91, 48, 0, 18
LAB
46, 5, -59
LCH
46, 59, 275
OKLCH
0.54, 0.17, 256
XYZ
17, 16, 62
LUV
46, -24, -87
HWB
211, 7%, 18%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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