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
367281
RGB
54, 114, 129
HSL
192, 41%, 36%
HSB
192, 58%, 51%
CMYK
58, 12, 0, 49
LAB
45, -17, -15
LCH
45, 22, 221
OKLCH
0.52, 0.07, 216
XYZ
11, 14, 23
LUV
45, -25, -18
HWB
192, 21%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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