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
0FA4AE
RGB
15, 164, 174
HSL
184, 84%, 37%
HSB
184, 91%, 68%
CMYK
91, 6, 0, 32
LAB
61, -33, -16
LCH
61, 37, 205
OKLCH
0.66, 0.11, 203
XYZ
21, 30, 45
LUV
61, -45, -18
HWB
184, 6%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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