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
1378CE
RGB
19, 120, 206
HSL
208, 83%, 44%
HSB
208, 91%, 81%
CMYK
91, 42, 0, 19
LAB
49, -2, -53
LCH
49, 53, 268
OKLCH
0.57, 0.16, 251
XYZ
18, 18, 61
LUV
49, -28, -79
HWB
208, 7%, 19%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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