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
377BB9
RGB
55, 123, 185
HSL
209, 54%, 47%
HSB
209, 70%, 73%
CMYK
70, 34, 0, 27
LAB
49, -6, -40
LCH
49, 40, 261
OKLCH
0.57, 0.12, 249
XYZ
17, 18, 49
LUV
49, -25, -58
HWB
209, 22%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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