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
298085
RGB
41, 128, 133
HSL
183, 53%, 34%
HSB
183, 69%, 52%
CMYK
69, 4, 0, 48
LAB
49, -25, -11
LCH
49, 27, 203
OKLCH
0.55, 0.08, 201
XYZ
13, 18, 25
LUV
49, -33, -11
HWB
183, 16%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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