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
008496
RGB
0, 132, 150
HSL
187, 100%, 29%
HSB
187, 100%, 59%
CMYK
100, 12, 0, 41
LAB
50, -26, -19
LCH
50, 32, 216
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 211
XYZ
14, 19, 32
LUV
50, -37, -23
HWB
187, 0%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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