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
6398A2
RGB
99, 152, 162
HSL
190, 25%, 51%
HSB
190, 39%, 64%
CMYK
39, 6, 0, 36
LAB
59, -16, -11
LCH
59, 20, 214
OKLCH
0.65, 0.06, 211
XYZ
23, 28, 38
LUV
59, -25, -14
HWB
190, 39%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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