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
009DAB
RGB
0, 157, 171
HSL
185, 100%, 34%
HSB
185, 100%, 67%
CMYK
100, 8, 0, 33
LAB
59, -32, -18
LCH
59, 36, 209
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 206
XYZ
19, 27, 43
LUV
59, -44, -22
HWB
185, 0%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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