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
145156
RGB
20, 81, 86
HSL
185, 62%, 21%
HSB
185, 77%, 34%
CMYK
77, 6, 0, 66
LAB
31, -18, -9
LCH
31, 20, 206
OKLCH
0.40, 0.06, 203
XYZ
5, 7, 10
LUV
31, -21, -9
HWB
185, 8%, 66%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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