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
018E95
RGB
1, 142, 149
HSL
183, 99%, 29%
HSB
183, 99%, 58%
CMYK
99, 5, 0, 42
LAB
53, -31, -13
LCH
53, 34, 203
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 201
XYZ
15, 22, 32
LUV
53, -40, -15
HWB
183, 0%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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