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
548F9C
RGB
84, 143, 156
HSL
191, 30%, 47%
HSB
191, 46%, 61%
CMYK
46, 8, 0, 39
LAB
56, -17, -13
LCH
56, 22, 217
OKLCH
0.61, 0.06, 213
XYZ
19, 24, 35
LUV
56, -27, -17
HWB
191, 33%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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