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
138CF4
RGB
19, 140, 244
HSL
208, 91%, 52%
HSB
208, 92%, 96%
CMYK
92, 43, 0, 4
LAB
57, -1, -62
LCH
57, 62, 269
OKLCH
0.63, 0.18, 252
XYZ
26, 25, 89
LUV
57, -32, -95
HWB
208, 7%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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