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
377277
RGB
55, 114, 119
HSL
185, 37%, 34%
HSB
185, 54%, 47%
CMYK
54, 4, 0, 53
LAB
44, -19, -9
LCH
44, 21, 205
OKLCH
0.51, 0.06, 203
XYZ
11, 14, 20
LUV
44, -25, -10
HWB
185, 22%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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