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
488185
RGB
72, 129, 133
HSL
184, 30%, 40%
HSB
184, 46%, 52%
CMYK
46, 3, 0, 48
LAB
50, -19, -8
LCH
50, 20, 204
OKLCH
0.57, 0.06, 201
XYZ
15, 19, 25
LUV
50, -25, -9
HWB
184, 28%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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