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
569A9E
RGB
86, 154, 158
HSL
183, 30%, 48%
HSB
183, 46%, 62%
CMYK
46, 3, 0, 38
LAB
59, -22, -9
LCH
59, 24, 203
OKLCH
0.64, 0.07, 201
XYZ
22, 28, 37
LUV
59, -30, -10
HWB
183, 34%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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