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
0177F4
RGB
1, 119, 244
HSL
211, 99%, 48%
HSB
211, 100%, 96%
CMYK
100, 51, 0, 4
LAB
50, 10, -72
LCH
50, 72, 278
OKLCH
0.59, 0.21, 257
XYZ
23, 20, 88
LUV
50, -27, -107
HWB
211, 0%, 4%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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