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
142B51
RGB
20, 43, 81
HSL
217, 60%, 20%
HSB
217, 75%, 32%
CMYK
75, 47, 0, 68
LAB
17, 2, -26
LCH
17, 27, 275
OKLCH
0.29, 0.08, 260
XYZ
3, 2, 8
LUV
17, -7, -27
HWB
217, 8%, 68%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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