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
148291
RGB
20, 130, 145
HSL
187, 76%, 32%
HSB
187, 86%, 57%
CMYK
86, 10, 0, 43
LAB
49, -26, -17
LCH
49, 31, 213
OKLCH
0.56, 0.09, 210
XYZ
13, 18, 30
LUV
49, -35, -21
HWB
187, 8%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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