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
0891AE
RGB
8, 145, 174
HSL
190, 91%, 36%
HSB
190, 95%, 68%
CMYK
95, 17, 0, 32
LAB
55, -25, -25
LCH
55, 35, 225
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 219
XYZ
18, 23, 44
LUV
55, -39, -34
HWB
190, 3%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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