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
297EA4
RGB
41, 126, 164
HSL
199, 60%, 40%
HSB
199, 75%, 64%
CMYK
75, 23, 0, 36
LAB
49, -16, -28
LCH
49, 32, 240
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 232
XYZ
15, 18, 38
LUV
49, -30, -39
HWB
199, 16%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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