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
1474B7
RGB
20, 116, 183
HSL
205, 80%, 40%
HSB
205, 89%, 72%
CMYK
89, 37, 0, 28
LAB
46, -7, -43
LCH
46, 44, 260
OKLCH
0.54, 0.13, 246
XYZ
15, 16, 47
LUV
46, -28, -63
HWB
205, 8%, 28%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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