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
317893
RGB
49, 120, 147
HSL
197, 50%, 38%
HSB
197, 67%, 58%
CMYK
67, 18, 0, 42
LAB
47, -16, -22
LCH
47, 27, 233
OKLCH
0.54, 0.08, 226
XYZ
13, 16, 30
LUV
47, -27, -29
HWB
197, 19%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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