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
296D73
RGB
41, 109, 115
HSL
185, 47%, 31%
HSB
185, 64%, 45%
CMYK
64, 5, 0, 55
LAB
42, -21, -10
LCH
42, 23, 206
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 203
XYZ
9, 13, 18
LUV
42, -26, -11
HWB
185, 16%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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