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
499398
RGB
73, 147, 152
HSL
184, 35%, 44%
HSB
184, 52%, 60%
CMYK
52, 3, 0, 40
LAB
56, -23, -10
LCH
56, 25, 204
OKLCH
0.62, 0.07, 201
XYZ
19, 25, 33
LUV
56, -32, -11
HWB
184, 29%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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