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
007277
RGB
0, 114, 119
HSL
183, 100%, 23%
HSB
183, 100%, 47%
CMYK
100, 4, 0, 53
LAB
43, -27, -11
LCH
43, 29, 202
OKLCH
0.50, 0.09, 200
XYZ
9, 13, 20
LUV
43, -33, -11
HWB
183, 0%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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