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
0892AC
RGB
8, 146, 172
HSL
190, 91%, 35%
HSB
190, 95%, 67%
CMYK
95, 15, 0, 33
LAB
55, -26, -23
LCH
55, 35, 222
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 216
XYZ
18, 24, 43
LUV
55, -40, -31
HWB
190, 3%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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