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
549BA7
RGB
84, 155, 167
HSL
189, 33%, 49%
HSB
189, 50%, 65%
CMYK
50, 7, 0, 35
LAB
60, -21, -14
LCH
60, 25, 213
OKLCH
0.65, 0.07, 210
XYZ
22, 28, 41
LUV
60, -31, -17
HWB
189, 33%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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