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
1498CA
RGB
20, 152, 202
HSL
196, 82%, 44%
HSB
196, 90%, 79%
CMYK
90, 25, 0, 21
LAB
58, -20, -36
LCH
58, 41, 241
OKLCH
0.64, 0.13, 232
XYZ
22, 27, 60
LUV
58, -39, -52
HWB
196, 8%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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