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
14ADCF
RGB
20, 173, 207
HSL
191, 82%, 45%
HSB
191, 90%, 81%
CMYK
90, 16, 0, 19
LAB
65, -28, -28
LCH
65, 40, 225
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 219
XYZ
26, 35, 64
LUV
65, -46, -39
HWB
191, 8%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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