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
008398
RGB
0, 131, 152
HSL
188, 100%, 30%
HSB
188, 100%, 60%
CMYK
100, 14, 0, 40
LAB
50, -25, -20
LCH
50, 32, 219
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 214
XYZ
14, 18, 33
LUV
50, -36, -26
HWB
188, 0%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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