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
148197
RGB
20, 129, 151
HSL
190, 77%, 34%
HSB
190, 87%, 59%
CMYK
87, 15, 0, 41
LAB
49, -23, -21
LCH
49, 31, 221
OKLCH
0.56, 0.09, 216
XYZ
14, 18, 32
LUV
49, -34, -26
HWB
190, 8%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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