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
148FC9
RGB
20, 143, 201
HSL
199, 82%, 43%
HSB
199, 90%, 79%
CMYK
90, 29, 0, 21
LAB
55, -16, -39
LCH
55, 43, 248
OKLCH
0.62, 0.13, 237
XYZ
21, 24, 59
LUV
55, -36, -58
HWB
199, 8%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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