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
49909E
RGB
73, 144, 158
HSL
190, 37%, 45%
HSB
190, 54%, 62%
CMYK
54, 9, 0, 38
LAB
56, -20, -15
LCH
56, 25, 216
OKLCH
0.61, 0.07, 212
XYZ
19, 24, 36
LUV
56, -30, -18
HWB
190, 29%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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