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
137FD0
RGB
19, 127, 208
HSL
206, 83%, 45%
HSB
206, 91%, 82%
CMYK
91, 39, 0, 18
LAB
51, -5, -51
LCH
51, 51, 264
OKLCH
0.58, 0.15, 248
XYZ
19, 20, 62
LUV
51, -30, -75
HWB
206, 7%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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