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
3591AE
RGB
53, 145, 174
HSL
194, 53%, 45%
HSB
194, 70%, 68%
CMYK
70, 17, 0, 32
LAB
56, -21, -24
LCH
56, 32, 229
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 223
XYZ
19, 24, 44
LUV
56, -34, -32
HWB
194, 21%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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