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
138A98
RGB
19, 138, 152
HSL
186, 78%, 34%
HSB
186, 88%, 60%
CMYK
88, 9, 0, 40
LAB
52, -27, -17
LCH
52, 32, 211
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 208
XYZ
15, 21, 33
LUV
52, -38, -20
HWB
186, 7%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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