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
197D8A
RGB
25, 125, 138
HSL
187, 69%, 32%
HSB
187, 82%, 54%
CMYK
82, 9, 0, 46
LAB
48, -25, -15
LCH
48, 29, 212
OKLCH
0.54, 0.09, 208
XYZ
12, 17, 27
LUV
48, -33, -18
HWB
187, 10%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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