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
367980
RGB
54, 121, 128
HSL
186, 41%, 36%
HSB
186, 58%, 50%
CMYK
58, 5, 0, 50
LAB
47, -20, -11
LCH
47, 23, 208
OKLCH
0.54, 0.07, 205
XYZ
12, 16, 23
LUV
47, -27, -12
HWB
186, 21%, 50%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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