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
138299
RGB
19, 130, 153
HSL
190, 78%, 34%
HSB
190, 88%, 60%
CMYK
88, 15, 0, 40
LAB
50, -23, -21
LCH
50, 32, 222
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 217
XYZ
14, 18, 33
LUV
50, -35, -27
HWB
190, 7%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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