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
007A80
RGB
0, 122, 128
HSL
183, 100%, 25%
HSB
183, 100%, 50%
CMYK
100, 5, 0, 50
LAB
46, -28, -12
LCH
46, 30, 203
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 201
XYZ
11, 15, 23
LUV
46, -35, -13
HWB
183, 0%, 50%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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