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
258A97
RGB
37, 138, 151
HSL
187, 61%, 37%
HSB
187, 75%, 59%
CMYK
75, 9, 0, 41
LAB
52, -26, -16
LCH
52, 30, 211
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 208
XYZ
15, 21, 32
LUV
52, -36, -19
HWB
187, 15%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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