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
008CA6
RGB
0, 140, 166
HSL
189, 100%, 33%
HSB
189, 100%, 65%
CMYK
100, 16, 0, 35
LAB
53, -26, -23
LCH
53, 35, 222
OKLCH
0.59, 0.11, 217
XYZ
16, 22, 39
LUV
53, -38, -31
HWB
189, 0%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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