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
147DC6
RGB
20, 125, 198
HSL
205, 82%, 43%
HSB
205, 90%, 78%
CMYK
90, 37, 0, 22
LAB
50, -7, -47
LCH
50, 47, 261
OKLCH
0.57, 0.14, 246
XYZ
18, 19, 56
LUV
50, -30, -69
HWB
205, 8%, 22%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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