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
14879B
RGB
20, 135, 155
HSL
189, 77%, 34%
HSB
189, 87%, 61%
CMYK
87, 13, 0, 39
LAB
51, -25, -20
LCH
51, 32, 218
OKLCH
0.57, 0.10, 213
XYZ
15, 20, 34
LUV
51, -36, -25
HWB
189, 8%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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