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
1198A6
RGB
17, 152, 166
HSL
186, 81%, 36%
HSB
186, 90%, 65%
CMYK
90, 8, 0, 35
LAB
57, -30, -17
LCH
57, 35, 210
OKLCH
0.62, 0.10, 207
XYZ
18, 25, 40
LUV
57, -42, -21
HWB
186, 7%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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