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
149ACC
RGB
20, 154, 204
HSL
196, 82%, 44%
HSB
196, 90%, 80%
CMYK
90, 25, 0, 20
LAB
59, -20, -36
LCH
59, 41, 240
OKLCH
0.64, 0.13, 231
XYZ
23, 28, 61
LUV
59, -39, -52
HWB
196, 8%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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