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
375C7F
RGB
55, 92, 127
HSL
209, 40%, 36%
HSB
209, 57%, 50%
CMYK
57, 28, 0, 50
LAB
37, -5, -24
LCH
37, 25, 258
OKLCH
0.46, 0.07, 248
XYZ
9, 10, 22
LUV
37, -16, -32
HWB
209, 22%, 50%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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