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
288EA6
RGB
40, 142, 166
HSL
191, 61%, 40%
HSB
191, 76%, 65%
CMYK
76, 14, 0, 35
LAB
54, -23, -22
LCH
54, 32, 223
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 217
XYZ
17, 23, 40
LUV
54, -36, -28
HWB
191, 16%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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