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
137CDA
RGB
19, 124, 218
HSL
208, 84%, 46%
HSB
208, 91%, 85%
CMYK
91, 43, 0, 15
LAB
51, 0, -57
LCH
51, 57, 270
OKLCH
0.58, 0.17, 252
XYZ
20, 20, 69
LUV
51, -29, -85
HWB
208, 7%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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