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
147AA0
RGB
20, 122, 160
HSL
196, 78%, 35%
HSB
196, 88%, 63%
CMYK
88, 24, 0, 37
LAB
47, -18, -29
LCH
47, 34, 239
OKLCH
0.54, 0.10, 230
XYZ
14, 17, 36
LUV
47, -31, -40
HWB
196, 8%, 37%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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