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
227F95
RGB
34, 127, 149
HSL
191, 63%, 36%
HSB
191, 77%, 58%
CMYK
77, 15, 0, 42
LAB
49, -22, -20
LCH
49, 29, 223
OKLCH
0.55, 0.09, 218
XYZ
14, 18, 31
LUV
49, -32, -26
HWB
191, 13%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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