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
1396CB
RGB
19, 150, 203
HSL
197, 83%, 44%
HSB
197, 91%, 80%
CMYK
91, 26, 0, 20
LAB
58, -19, -37
LCH
58, 42, 243
OKLCH
0.63, 0.13, 233
XYZ
22, 26, 60
LUV
58, -38, -54
HWB
197, 7%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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