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
368CAB
RGB
54, 140, 171
HSL
196, 52%, 44%
HSB
196, 68%, 67%
CMYK
68, 18, 0, 33
LAB
54, -19, -24
LCH
54, 31, 232
OKLCH
0.60, 0.09, 226
XYZ
18, 22, 42
LUV
54, -32, -34
HWB
196, 21%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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