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
0085A7
RGB
0, 133, 167
HSL
192, 100%, 33%
HSB
192, 100%, 65%
CMYK
100, 20, 0, 35
LAB
51, -22, -27
LCH
51, 35, 231
OKLCH
0.57, 0.11, 224
XYZ
15, 20, 40
LUV
51, -36, -37
HWB
192, 0%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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