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
597F87
RGB
89, 127, 135
HSL
190, 21%, 44%
HSB
190, 34%, 53%
CMYK
34, 6, 0, 47
LAB
51, -12, -9
LCH
51, 15, 216
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 212
XYZ
16, 19, 26
LUV
51, -19, -11
HWB
190, 35%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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