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
148CAC
RGB
20, 140, 172
HSL
193, 79%, 38%
HSB
193, 88%, 67%
CMYK
88, 19, 0, 33
LAB
53, -23, -26
LCH
53, 35, 229
OKLCH
0.59, 0.11, 222
XYZ
17, 22, 42
LUV
53, -37, -36
HWB
193, 8%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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