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
0A8FB2
RGB
10, 143, 178
HSL
192, 89%, 37%
HSB
192, 94%, 70%
CMYK
94, 20, 0, 30
LAB
55, -23, -28
LCH
55, 36, 230
OKLCH
0.60, 0.11, 223
XYZ
18, 23, 46
LUV
55, -38, -39
HWB
192, 4%, 30%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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