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
008FA5
RGB
0, 143, 165
HSL
188, 100%, 32%
HSB
188, 100%, 65%
CMYK
100, 13, 0, 35
LAB
54, -27, -21
LCH
54, 35, 218
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 214
XYZ
17, 22, 39
LUV
54, -39, -28
HWB
188, 0%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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