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
138CC4
RGB
19, 140, 196
HSL
199, 82%, 42%
HSB
199, 90%, 77%
CMYK
90, 29, 0, 23
LAB
54, -16, -38
LCH
54, 42, 247
OKLCH
0.61, 0.13, 237
XYZ
20, 23, 56
LUV
54, -35, -56
HWB
199, 7%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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