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
149BC1
RGB
20, 155, 193
HSL
193, 81%, 42%
HSB
193, 90%, 76%
CMYK
90, 20, 0, 24
LAB
59, -24, -30
LCH
59, 38, 231
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 224
XYZ
22, 27, 55
LUV
59, -40, -42
HWB
193, 8%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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