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
609094
RGB
96, 144, 148
HSL
185, 21%, 48%
HSB
185, 35%, 58%
CMYK
35, 3, 0, 42
LAB
56, -16, -8
LCH
56, 18, 205
OKLCH
0.62, 0.05, 203
XYZ
20, 25, 32
LUV
56, -23, -8
HWB
185, 38%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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