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
13809F
RGB
19, 128, 159
HSL
193, 79%, 35%
HSB
193, 88%, 62%
CMYK
88, 19, 0, 38
LAB
49, -21, -25
LCH
49, 33, 230
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 224
XYZ
14, 18, 36
LUV
49, -34, -34
HWB
193, 7%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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