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
008997
RGB
0, 137, 151
HSL
186, 100%, 30%
HSB
186, 100%, 59%
CMYK
100, 9, 0, 41
LAB
52, -28, -17
LCH
52, 33, 211
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 207
XYZ
15, 20, 32
LUV
52, -38, -20
HWB
186, 0%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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