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
14486F
RGB
20, 72, 111
HSL
206, 69%, 26%
HSB
206, 82%, 44%
CMYK
82, 35, 0, 56
LAB
29, -6, -28
LCH
29, 28, 258
OKLCH
0.39, 0.09, 246
XYZ
5, 6, 16
LUV
29, -16, -35
HWB
206, 8%, 56%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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