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
49979C
RGB
73, 151, 156
HSL
184, 36%, 45%
HSB
184, 53%, 61%
CMYK
53, 3, 0, 39
LAB
58, -24, -10
LCH
58, 26, 204
OKLCH
0.63, 0.08, 201
XYZ
20, 26, 35
LUV
58, -33, -11
HWB
184, 29%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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