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
14787E
RGB
20, 120, 126
HSL
183, 73%, 29%
HSB
183, 84%, 49%
CMYK
84, 5, 0, 51
LAB
45, -26, -12
LCH
45, 28, 204
OKLCH
0.52, 0.08, 201
XYZ
11, 15, 22
LUV
45, -33, -12
HWB
183, 8%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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