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
009BA4
RGB
0, 155, 164
HSL
183, 100%, 32%
HSB
183, 100%, 64%
CMYK
100, 5, 0, 36
LAB
58, -33, -15
LCH
58, 36, 205
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 202
XYZ
18, 26, 39
LUV
58, -44, -17
HWB
183, 0%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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