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
20ABB5
RGB
32, 171, 181
HSL
184, 70%, 42%
HSB
184, 82%, 71%
CMYK
82, 6, 0, 29
LAB
64, -33, -16
LCH
64, 37, 205
OKLCH
0.68, 0.11, 203
XYZ
23, 33, 49
LUV
64, -46, -19
HWB
184, 13%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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