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
227B9D
RGB
34, 123, 157
HSL
197, 64%, 37%
HSB
197, 78%, 62%
CMYK
78, 22, 0, 38
LAB
48, -17, -26
LCH
48, 31, 236
OKLCH
0.55, 0.10, 229
XYZ
14, 17, 34
LUV
48, -30, -36
HWB
197, 13%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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