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
008EAE
RGB
0, 142, 174
HSL
191, 100%, 34%
HSB
191, 100%, 68%
CMYK
100, 18, 0, 32
LAB
54, -24, -26
LCH
54, 36, 228
OKLCH
0.60, 0.11, 221
XYZ
17, 22, 43
LUV
54, -38, -36
HWB
191, 0%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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