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
548F95
RGB
84, 143, 149
HSL
186, 28%, 46%
HSB
186, 44%, 58%
CMYK
44, 4, 0, 42
LAB
56, -19, -10
LCH
56, 21, 207
OKLCH
0.61, 0.06, 204
XYZ
19, 24, 32
LUV
56, -27, -11
HWB
186, 33%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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