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
64959B
RGB
100, 149, 155
HSL
187, 22%, 50%
HSB
187, 35%, 61%
CMYK
35, 4, 0, 39
LAB
58, -16, -9
LCH
58, 18, 209
OKLCH
0.64, 0.05, 206
XYZ
22, 27, 35
LUV
58, -24, -10
HWB
187, 39%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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