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
277484
RGB
39, 116, 132
HSL
190, 54%, 34%
HSB
190, 70%, 52%
CMYK
70, 12, 0, 48
LAB
45, -20, -16
LCH
45, 26, 219
OKLCH
0.52, 0.08, 214
XYZ
11, 15, 24
LUV
45, -29, -20
HWB
190, 15%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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