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
008BB5
RGB
0, 139, 181
HSL
194, 100%, 35%
HSB
194, 100%, 71%
CMYK
100, 23, 0, 29
LAB
53, -21, -32
LCH
53, 38, 237
OKLCH
0.59, 0.12, 228
XYZ
18, 22, 47
LUV
53, -37, -45
HWB
194, 0%, 29%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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