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
137199
RGB
19, 113, 153
HSL
198, 78%, 34%
HSB
198, 88%, 60%
CMYK
88, 26, 0, 40
LAB
44, -15, -30
LCH
44, 33, 243
OKLCH
0.52, 0.10, 233
XYZ
12, 14, 32
LUV
44, -29, -40
HWB
198, 7%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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