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
37819B
RGB
55, 129, 155
HSL
196, 48%, 41%
HSB
196, 65%, 61%
CMYK
65, 17, 0, 39
LAB
50, -18, -21
LCH
50, 28, 231
OKLCH
0.57, 0.08, 224
XYZ
15, 19, 34
LUV
50, -29, -28
HWB
196, 22%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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