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
018392
RGB
1, 131, 146
HSL
186, 99%, 29%
HSB
186, 99%, 57%
CMYK
99, 10, 0, 43
LAB
50, -27, -17
LCH
50, 32, 213
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 209
XYZ
13, 18, 30
LUV
50, -37, -21
HWB
186, 0%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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