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
147A86
RGB
20, 122, 134
HSL
186, 74%, 30%
HSB
186, 85%, 53%
CMYK
85, 9, 0, 47
LAB
46, -25, -15
LCH
46, 29, 211
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 207
XYZ
12, 16, 25
LUV
46, -33, -17
HWB
186, 8%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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