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
25899E
RGB
37, 137, 158
HSL
190, 62%, 38%
HSB
190, 77%, 62%
CMYK
77, 13, 0, 38
LAB
52, -24, -20
LCH
52, 31, 220
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 215
XYZ
16, 21, 36
LUV
52, -35, -26
HWB
190, 15%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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