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
149BC5
RGB
20, 155, 197
HSL
194, 82%, 43%
HSB
194, 90%, 77%
CMYK
90, 21, 0, 23
LAB
59, -23, -32
LCH
59, 39, 234
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 226
XYZ
22, 28, 57
LUV
59, -40, -45
HWB
194, 8%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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