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
317D93
RGB
49, 125, 147
HSL
193, 50%, 38%
HSB
193, 67%, 58%
CMYK
67, 15, 0, 42
LAB
48, -19, -19
LCH
48, 27, 226
OKLCH
0.55, 0.08, 220
XYZ
14, 17, 30
LUV
48, -29, -25
HWB
193, 19%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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