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
0EA8AF
RGB
14, 168, 175
HSL
183, 85%, 37%
HSB
183, 92%, 69%
CMYK
92, 4, 0, 31
LAB
62, -35, -14
LCH
62, 38, 203
OKLCH
0.67, 0.11, 200
XYZ
22, 31, 45
LUV
62, -47, -16
HWB
183, 5%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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