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
197FA5
RGB
25, 127, 165
HSL
196, 74%, 37%
HSB
196, 85%, 65%
CMYK
85, 23, 0, 35
LAB
49, -18, -29
LCH
49, 34, 238
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 229
XYZ
15, 18, 38
LUV
49, -32, -40
HWB
196, 10%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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