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
148BD8
RGB
20, 139, 216
HSL
204, 83%, 46%
HSB
204, 91%, 85%
CMYK
91, 36, 0, 15
LAB
55, -9, -49
LCH
55, 50, 259
OKLCH
0.62, 0.15, 245
XYZ
22, 24, 68
LUV
55, -33, -73
HWB
204, 8%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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