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
14394E
RGB
20, 57, 78
HSL
202, 59%, 19%
HSB
202, 74%, 31%
CMYK
74, 27, 0, 69
LAB
22, -8, -17
LCH
22, 19, 246
OKLCH
0.33, 0.06, 237
XYZ
3, 4, 8
LUV
22, -12, -18
HWB
202, 8%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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