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
376F79
RGB
55, 111, 121
HSL
189, 37%, 35%
HSB
189, 55%, 47%
CMYK
55, 8, 0, 53
LAB
43, -17, -12
LCH
43, 21, 214
OKLCH
0.51, 0.06, 211
XYZ
11, 14, 20
LUV
43, -24, -13
HWB
189, 22%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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