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
29858D
RGB
41, 133, 141
HSL
185, 55%, 36%
HSB
185, 71%, 55%
CMYK
71, 6, 0, 45
LAB
51, -25, -13
LCH
51, 28, 206
OKLCH
0.57, 0.08, 203
XYZ
14, 19, 28
LUV
51, -34, -14
HWB
185, 16%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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