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
009FAA
RGB
0, 159, 170
HSL
184, 100%, 33%
HSB
184, 100%, 67%
CMYK
100, 6, 0, 33
LAB
59, -33, -16
LCH
59, 37, 206
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 203
XYZ
20, 28, 42
LUV
59, -45, -19
HWB
184, 0%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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