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
14788B
RGB
20, 120, 139
HSL
190, 75%, 31%
HSB
190, 86%, 55%
CMYK
86, 14, 0, 45
LAB
46, -23, -19
LCH
46, 29, 219
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 215
XYZ
12, 15, 27
LUV
46, -32, -23
HWB
190, 8%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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