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
0D808E
RGB
13, 128, 142
HSL
187, 83%, 30%
HSB
187, 91%, 56%
CMYK
91, 10, 0, 44
LAB
49, -26, -16
LCH
49, 31, 212
OKLCH
0.55, 0.09, 209
XYZ
13, 17, 28
LUV
49, -35, -20
HWB
187, 5%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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