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
147B89
RGB
20, 123, 137
HSL
187, 75%, 31%
HSB
187, 85%, 54%
CMYK
85, 10, 0, 46
LAB
47, -25, -16
LCH
47, 29, 213
OKLCH
0.54, 0.09, 209
XYZ
12, 16, 26
LUV
47, -33, -19
HWB
187, 8%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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