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
649FA6
RGB
100, 159, 166
HSL
186, 27%, 52%
HSB
186, 40%, 65%
CMYK
40, 4, 0, 35
LAB
62, -19, -10
LCH
62, 21, 208
OKLCH
0.66, 0.06, 205
XYZ
25, 30, 41
LUV
62, -28, -12
HWB
186, 39%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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