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
019299
RGB
1, 146, 153
HSL
183, 99%, 30%
HSB
183, 99%, 60%
CMYK
99, 5, 0, 40
LAB
55, -32, -14
LCH
55, 34, 203
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 201
XYZ
16, 23, 34
LUV
55, -41, -15
HWB
183, 0%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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