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
549FA9
RGB
84, 159, 169
HSL
187, 34%, 50%
HSB
187, 50%, 66%
CMYK
50, 6, 0, 34
LAB
61, -22, -13
LCH
61, 26, 210
OKLCH
0.66, 0.08, 207
XYZ
23, 30, 42
LUV
61, -33, -15
HWB
187, 33%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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