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
14666D
RGB
20, 102, 109
HSL
185, 69%, 25%
HSB
185, 82%, 43%
CMYK
82, 6, 0, 57
LAB
39, -22, -11
LCH
39, 25, 207
OKLCH
0.47, 0.07, 204
XYZ
8, 11, 16
LUV
39, -28, -12
HWB
185, 8%, 57%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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