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
007AE1
RGB
0, 122, 225
HSL
207, 100%, 44%
HSB
207, 100%, 88%
CMYK
100, 46, 0, 12
LAB
50, 2, -61
LCH
50, 61, 272
OKLCH
0.58, 0.18, 253
XYZ
21, 19, 74
LUV
50, -28, -92
HWB
207, 0%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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