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
017999
RGB
1, 121, 153
HSL
193, 99%, 30%
HSB
193, 99%, 60%
CMYK
99, 21, 0, 40
LAB
47, -20, -26
LCH
47, 33, 232
OKLCH
0.54, 0.10, 225
XYZ
13, 16, 33
LUV
47, -33, -35
HWB
193, 0%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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