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
087984
RGB
8, 121, 132
HSL
185, 89%, 27%
HSB
185, 94%, 52%
CMYK
94, 8, 0, 48
LAB
46, -26, -15
LCH
46, 30, 209
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 206
XYZ
11, 15, 24
LUV
46, -34, -17
HWB
185, 3%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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