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
1397CF
RGB
19, 151, 207
HSL
198, 83%, 44%
HSB
198, 91%, 81%
CMYK
91, 27, 0, 19
LAB
58, -18, -39
LCH
58, 43, 245
OKLCH
0.64, 0.13, 235
XYZ
23, 27, 63
LUV
58, -38, -57
HWB
198, 7%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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