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
548B91
RGB
84, 139, 145
HSL
186, 27%, 45%
HSB
186, 42%, 57%
CMYK
42, 4, 0, 43
LAB
54, -18, -9
LCH
54, 20, 208
OKLCH
0.60, 0.06, 205
XYZ
18, 22, 30
LUV
54, -25, -10
HWB
186, 33%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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