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
018CA1
RGB
1, 140, 161
HSL
188, 99%, 32%
HSB
188, 99%, 63%
CMYK
99, 13, 0, 37
LAB
53, -27, -21
LCH
53, 34, 218
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 213
XYZ
16, 21, 37
LUV
53, -39, -27
HWB
188, 0%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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