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
3192A8
RGB
49, 146, 168
HSL
191, 55%, 43%
HSB
191, 71%, 66%
CMYK
71, 13, 0, 34
LAB
56, -23, -20
LCH
56, 31, 221
OKLCH
0.61, 0.09, 216
XYZ
19, 24, 41
LUV
56, -36, -27
HWB
191, 19%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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