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
197E9C
RGB
25, 126, 156
HSL
194, 72%, 35%
HSB
194, 84%, 61%
CMYK
84, 19, 0, 39
LAB
48, -20, -25
LCH
48, 32, 230
OKLCH
0.55, 0.10, 224
XYZ
14, 18, 34
LUV
48, -33, -33
HWB
194, 10%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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