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
149FB5
RGB
20, 159, 181
HSL
188, 80%, 39%
HSB
188, 89%, 71%
CMYK
89, 12, 0, 29
LAB
60, -29, -22
LCH
60, 36, 217
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 212
XYZ
21, 28, 48
LUV
60, -43, -28
HWB
188, 8%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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