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
0089AD
RGB
0, 137, 173
HSL
192, 100%, 34%
HSB
192, 100%, 68%
CMYK
100, 21, 0, 32
LAB
52, -22, -28
LCH
52, 36, 232
OKLCH
0.59, 0.11, 225
XYZ
16, 21, 43
LUV
52, -37, -39
HWB
192, 0%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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