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
318692
RGB
49, 134, 146
HSL
187, 50%, 38%
HSB
187, 66%, 57%
CMYK
66, 8, 0, 43
LAB
51, -23, -14
LCH
51, 27, 212
OKLCH
0.57, 0.08, 208
XYZ
15, 20, 30
LUV
51, -33, -17
HWB
187, 19%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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