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
337982
RGB
51, 121, 130
HSL
187, 44%, 35%
HSB
187, 61%, 51%
CMYK
61, 7, 0, 49
LAB
47, -21, -12
LCH
47, 24, 210
OKLCH
0.54, 0.07, 207
XYZ
12, 16, 24
LUV
47, -28, -14
HWB
187, 20%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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