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
149DAB
RGB
20, 157, 171
HSL
186, 79%, 37%
HSB
186, 88%, 67%
CMYK
88, 8, 0, 33
LAB
59, -31, -17
LCH
59, 35, 210
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 206
XYZ
20, 27, 43
LUV
59, -43, -21
HWB
186, 8%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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