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
149CC0
RGB
20, 156, 192
HSL
193, 81%, 42%
HSB
193, 90%, 75%
CMYK
90, 19, 0, 25
LAB
59, -25, -29
LCH
59, 38, 229
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 223
XYZ
22, 28, 54
LUV
59, -41, -40
HWB
193, 8%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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