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
669196
RGB
102, 145, 150
HSL
186, 19%, 49%
HSB
186, 32%, 59%
CMYK
32, 3, 0, 41
LAB
57, -14, -8
LCH
57, 16, 208
OKLCH
0.63, 0.05, 205
XYZ
21, 25, 33
LUV
57, -21, -9
HWB
186, 40%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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