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
144358
RGB
20, 67, 88
HSL
199, 63%, 21%
HSB
199, 77%, 35%
CMYK
77, 24, 0, 65
LAB
26, -10, -17
LCH
26, 20, 240
OKLCH
0.36, 0.06, 231
XYZ
4, 5, 10
LUV
26, -16, -20
HWB
199, 8%, 65%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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