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
14737C
RGB
20, 115, 124
HSL
185, 72%, 28%
HSB
185, 84%, 49%
CMYK
84, 7, 0, 51
LAB
44, -24, -13
LCH
44, 28, 208
OKLCH
0.51, 0.08, 205
XYZ
10, 14, 21
LUV
44, -31, -14
HWB
185, 8%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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