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
146170
RGB
20, 97, 112
HSL
190, 70%, 26%
HSB
190, 82%, 44%
CMYK
82, 13, 0, 56
LAB
37, -19, -15
LCH
37, 24, 219
OKLCH
0.46, 0.07, 214
XYZ
7, 10, 17
LUV
37, -25, -18
HWB
190, 8%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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