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
148BB9
RGB
20, 139, 185
HSL
197, 80%, 40%
HSB
197, 89%, 73%
CMYK
89, 25, 0, 27
LAB
54, -19, -33
LCH
54, 38, 241
OKLCH
0.60, 0.12, 232
XYZ
18, 22, 49
LUV
54, -35, -48
HWB
197, 8%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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