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
0083B9
RGB
0, 131, 185
HSL
198, 100%, 36%
HSB
198, 100%, 73%
CMYK
100, 29, 0, 27
LAB
51, -16, -37
LCH
51, 41, 247
OKLCH
0.58, 0.12, 236
XYZ
17, 20, 49
LUV
51, -34, -54
HWB
198, 0%, 27%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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