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
0E8BB2
RGB
14, 139, 178
HSL
194, 85%, 38%
HSB
194, 92%, 70%
CMYK
92, 22, 0, 30
LAB
53, -21, -30
LCH
53, 36, 235
OKLCH
0.59, 0.11, 227
XYZ
17, 22, 45
LUV
53, -36, -42
HWB
194, 5%, 30%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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