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
368995
RGB
54, 137, 149
HSL
188, 47%, 40%
HSB
188, 64%, 58%
CMYK
64, 8, 0, 42
LAB
52, -23, -14
LCH
52, 27, 212
OKLCH
0.58, 0.08, 208
XYZ
16, 21, 32
LUV
52, -33, -17
HWB
188, 21%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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