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
14838C
RGB
20, 131, 140
HSL
185, 75%, 31%
HSB
185, 86%, 55%
CMYK
86, 6, 0, 45
LAB
50, -27, -14
LCH
50, 31, 207
OKLCH
0.56, 0.09, 204
XYZ
13, 18, 28
LUV
50, -36, -15
HWB
185, 8%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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