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
146A8A
RGB
20, 106, 138
HSL
196, 75%, 31%
HSB
196, 86%, 54%
CMYK
86, 23, 0, 46
LAB
41, -16, -25
LCH
41, 30, 238
OKLCH
0.49, 0.09, 229
XYZ
10, 12, 26
LUV
41, -27, -33
HWB
196, 8%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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