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
008F96
RGB
0, 143, 150
HSL
183, 100%, 29%
HSB
183, 100%, 59%
CMYK
100, 5, 0, 41
LAB
54, -31, -13
LCH
54, 34, 203
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 201
XYZ
15, 22, 32
LUV
54, -41, -15
HWB
183, 0%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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