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
3387AC
RGB
51, 135, 172
HSL
198, 54%, 44%
HSB
198, 70%, 67%
CMYK
70, 22, 0, 33
LAB
53, -17, -28
LCH
53, 32, 239
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 231
XYZ
17, 21, 42
LUV
53, -31, -39
HWB
198, 20%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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