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
62878D
RGB
98, 135, 141
HSL
188, 18%, 47%
HSB
188, 30%, 55%
CMYK
30, 4, 0, 45
LAB
54, -12, -8
LCH
54, 14, 212
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 209
XYZ
19, 22, 28
LUV
54, -18, -9
HWB
188, 38%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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