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
489BAC
RGB
72, 155, 172
HSL
190, 41%, 48%
HSB
190, 58%, 67%
CMYK
58, 10, 0, 33
LAB
59, -22, -17
LCH
59, 28, 217
OKLCH
0.64, 0.08, 213
XYZ
22, 28, 43
LUV
59, -34, -22
HWB
190, 28%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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