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
376F74
RGB
55, 111, 116
HSL
185, 36%, 34%
HSB
185, 53%, 45%
CMYK
53, 4, 0, 55
LAB
43, -18, -9
LCH
43, 20, 206
OKLCH
0.51, 0.06, 203
XYZ
10, 13, 19
LUV
43, -24, -9
HWB
185, 22%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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