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
138EA4
RGB
19, 142, 164
HSL
189, 79%, 36%
HSB
189, 88%, 64%
CMYK
88, 13, 0, 36
LAB
54, -26, -21
LCH
54, 33, 219
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 214
XYZ
17, 22, 39
LUV
54, -38, -27
HWB
189, 7%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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