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
37828C
RGB
55, 130, 140
HSL
187, 44%, 38%
HSB
187, 61%, 55%
CMYK
61, 7, 0, 45
LAB
50, -22, -13
LCH
50, 25, 211
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 207
XYZ
14, 19, 28
LUV
50, -30, -15
HWB
187, 22%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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