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
008C9B
RGB
0, 140, 155
HSL
186, 100%, 30%
HSB
186, 100%, 61%
CMYK
100, 10, 0, 39
LAB
53, -29, -18
LCH
53, 34, 212
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 208
XYZ
15, 21, 34
LUV
53, -39, -21
HWB
186, 0%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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