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
49828D
RGB
73, 130, 141
HSL
190, 32%, 42%
HSB
190, 48%, 55%
CMYK
48, 8, 0, 45
LAB
51, -17, -12
LCH
51, 21, 215
OKLCH
0.57, 0.06, 211
XYZ
16, 19, 28
LUV
51, -25, -15
HWB
190, 29%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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