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
549199
RGB
84, 145, 153
HSL
187, 29%, 46%
HSB
187, 45%, 60%
CMYK
45, 5, 0, 40
LAB
56, -19, -11
LCH
56, 22, 210
OKLCH
0.62, 0.06, 206
XYZ
20, 24, 34
LUV
56, -28, -13
HWB
187, 33%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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