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
0F8EA5
RGB
15, 142, 165
HSL
189, 83%, 35%
HSB
189, 91%, 65%
CMYK
91, 14, 0, 35
LAB
54, -26, -22
LCH
54, 34, 220
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 215
XYZ
17, 22, 39
LUV
54, -38, -28
HWB
189, 6%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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