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
1393FC
RGB
19, 147, 252
HSL
207, 97%, 53%
HSB
207, 92%, 99%
CMYK
92, 42, 0, 1
LAB
59, -2, -62
LCH
59, 62, 268
OKLCH
0.66, 0.18, 251
XYZ
28, 28, 96
LUV
59, -34, -96
HWB
207, 7%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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