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
64959E
RGB
100, 149, 158
HSL
189, 23%, 51%
HSB
189, 37%, 62%
CMYK
37, 6, 0, 38
LAB
58, -15, -10
LCH
58, 18, 214
OKLCH
0.64, 0.05, 210
XYZ
22, 27, 36
LUV
58, -23, -13
HWB
189, 39%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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