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
548689
RGB
84, 134, 137
HSL
183, 24%, 43%
HSB
183, 39%, 54%
CMYK
39, 2, 0, 46
LAB
52, -17, -7
LCH
52, 18, 203
OKLCH
0.59, 0.05, 201
XYZ
17, 21, 27
LUV
52, -23, -8
HWB
183, 33%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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