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
459094
RGB
69, 144, 148
HSL
183, 36%, 43%
HSB
183, 53%, 58%
CMYK
53, 3, 0, 42
LAB
55, -23, -10
LCH
55, 25, 202
OKLCH
0.61, 0.07, 200
XYZ
18, 23, 32
LUV
55, -32, -10
HWB
183, 27%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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