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
258C99
RGB
37, 140, 153
HSL
187, 61%, 37%
HSB
187, 76%, 60%
CMYK
76, 8, 0, 40
LAB
53, -26, -16
LCH
53, 31, 211
OKLCH
0.59, 0.09, 208
XYZ
16, 21, 33
LUV
53, -36, -19
HWB
187, 15%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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