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
144149
RGB
20, 65, 73
HSL
189, 57%, 18%
HSB
189, 73%, 29%
CMYK
73, 11, 0, 71
LAB
25, -14, -10
LCH
25, 17, 215
OKLCH
0.35, 0.05, 211
XYZ
3, 4, 7
LUV
25, -16, -10
HWB
189, 8%, 71%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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