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
00A5AD
RGB
0, 165, 173
HSL
183, 100%, 34%
HSB
183, 100%, 68%
CMYK
100, 5, 0, 32
LAB
61, -35, -15
LCH
61, 38, 203
OKLCH
0.66, 0.11, 201
XYZ
21, 30, 44
LUV
61, -47, -17
HWB
183, 0%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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