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
599DA1
RGB
89, 157, 161
HSL
183, 29%, 49%
HSB
183, 45%, 63%
CMYK
45, 2, 0, 37
LAB
60, -22, -9
LCH
60, 24, 203
OKLCH
0.65, 0.07, 201
XYZ
23, 29, 38
LUV
60, -31, -10
HWB
183, 35%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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