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
378185
RGB
55, 129, 133
HSL
183, 41%, 37%
HSB
183, 59%, 52%
CMYK
59, 3, 0, 48
LAB
50, -23, -10
LCH
50, 25, 203
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 200
XYZ
14, 18, 25
LUV
50, -30, -10
HWB
183, 22%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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