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
258AAC
RGB
37, 138, 172
HSL
195, 65%, 41%
HSB
195, 78%, 67%
CMYK
78, 20, 0, 33
LAB
53, -20, -27
LCH
53, 33, 233
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 226
XYZ
17, 22, 42
LUV
53, -34, -37
HWB
195, 15%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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