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
287C9F
RGB
40, 124, 159
HSL
198, 60%, 39%
HSB
198, 75%, 62%
CMYK
75, 22, 0, 38
LAB
48, -17, -27
LCH
48, 31, 238
OKLCH
0.55, 0.09, 230
XYZ
14, 17, 35
LUV
48, -30, -36
HWB
198, 16%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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