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
549DAB
RGB
84, 157, 171
HSL
190, 34%, 50%
HSB
190, 51%, 67%
CMYK
51, 8, 0, 33
LAB
60, -21, -15
LCH
60, 26, 215
OKLCH
0.65, 0.08, 211
XYZ
23, 29, 43
LUV
60, -32, -19
HWB
190, 33%, 33%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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