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
59818D
RGB
89, 129, 141
HSL
194, 23%, 45%
HSB
194, 37%, 55%
CMYK
37, 9, 0, 45
LAB
51, -12, -11
LCH
51, 16, 223
OKLCH
0.58, 0.05, 218
XYZ
17, 20, 28
LUV
51, -19, -14
HWB
194, 35%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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