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
0091A3
RGB
0, 145, 163
HSL
187, 100%, 32%
HSB
187, 100%, 64%
CMYK
100, 11, 0, 36
LAB
55, -29, -19
LCH
55, 35, 214
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 210
XYZ
17, 23, 38
LUV
55, -40, -24
HWB
187, 0%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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