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
14D3EF
RGB
20, 211, 239
HSL
188, 87%, 51%
HSB
188, 92%, 94%
CMYK
92, 12, 0, 6
LAB
77, -37, -27
LCH
77, 45, 216
OKLCH
0.80, 0.14, 212
XYZ
39, 53, 90
LUV
77, -56, -36
HWB
188, 8%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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