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
347993
RGB
52, 121, 147
HSL
196, 48%, 39%
HSB
196, 65%, 58%
CMYK
65, 18, 0, 42
LAB
47, -16, -21
LCH
47, 27, 232
OKLCH
0.54, 0.08, 226
XYZ
14, 17, 30
LUV
47, -27, -28
HWB
196, 20%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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