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
20849A
RGB
32, 132, 154
HSL
191, 66%, 36%
HSB
191, 79%, 60%
CMYK
79, 14, 0, 40
LAB
50, -23, -20
LCH
50, 31, 222
OKLCH
0.57, 0.09, 217
XYZ
15, 19, 33
LUV
50, -34, -26
HWB
191, 13%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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