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
679399
RGB
103, 147, 153
HSL
187, 20%, 50%
HSB
187, 33%, 60%
CMYK
33, 4, 0, 40
LAB
58, -14, -8
LCH
58, 17, 210
OKLCH
0.63, 0.05, 207
XYZ
22, 26, 34
LUV
58, -22, -10
HWB
187, 40%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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