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
13A2DD
RGB
19, 162, 221
HSL
198, 84%, 47%
HSB
198, 91%, 87%
CMYK
91, 27, 0, 13
LAB
62, -19, -40
LCH
62, 45, 244
OKLCH
0.67, 0.14, 234
XYZ
26, 31, 73
LUV
62, -41, -60
HWB
198, 7%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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