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
14AED8
RGB
20, 174, 216
HSL
193, 83%, 46%
HSB
193, 91%, 85%
CMYK
91, 19, 0, 15
LAB
65, -26, -32
LCH
65, 42, 231
OKLCH
0.70, 0.13, 224
XYZ
28, 35, 70
LUV
65, -45, -46
HWB
193, 8%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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