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
147ACA
RGB
20, 122, 202
HSL
206, 82%, 44%
HSB
206, 90%, 79%
CMYK
90, 40, 0, 21
LAB
49, -4, -50
LCH
49, 50, 265
OKLCH
0.57, 0.15, 249
XYZ
18, 18, 58
LUV
49, -29, -74
HWB
206, 8%, 21%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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