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
227C8D
RGB
34, 124, 141
HSL
190, 61%, 34%
HSB
190, 76%, 55%
CMYK
76, 12, 0, 45
LAB
48, -22, -17
LCH
48, 28, 218
OKLCH
0.54, 0.08, 213
XYZ
13, 17, 28
LUV
48, -32, -21
HWB
190, 13%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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