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
247D99
RGB
36, 125, 153
HSL
194, 62%, 37%
HSB
194, 76%, 60%
CMYK
76, 18, 0, 40
LAB
48, -19, -23
LCH
48, 30, 230
OKLCH
0.55, 0.09, 224
XYZ
14, 17, 33
LUV
48, -31, -31
HWB
194, 14%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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