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
136EAC
RGB
19, 110, 172
HSL
204, 80%, 37%
HSB
204, 89%, 67%
CMYK
89, 36, 0, 33
LAB
44, -8, -41
LCH
44, 42, 259
OKLCH
0.52, 0.13, 246
XYZ
13, 14, 41
LUV
44, -26, -58
HWB
204, 7%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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