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
109EAE
RGB
16, 158, 174
HSL
186, 83%, 37%
HSB
186, 91%, 68%
CMYK
91, 9, 0, 32
LAB
59, -31, -19
LCH
59, 36, 211
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 208
XYZ
20, 28, 44
LUV
59, -43, -23
HWB
186, 6%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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