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
0899A8
RGB
8, 153, 168
HSL
186, 91%, 35%
HSB
186, 95%, 66%
CMYK
95, 9, 0, 34
LAB
57, -30, -18
LCH
57, 35, 211
OKLCH
0.62, 0.11, 207
XYZ
19, 26, 41
LUV
57, -42, -22
HWB
186, 3%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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