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
318199
RGB
49, 129, 153
HSL
194, 51%, 40%
HSB
194, 68%, 60%
CMYK
68, 16, 0, 40
LAB
50, -19, -21
LCH
50, 28, 227
OKLCH
0.56, 0.08, 221
XYZ
15, 19, 33
LUV
50, -30, -27
HWB
194, 19%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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