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
3785AB
RGB
55, 133, 171
HSL
200, 51%, 44%
HSB
200, 68%, 67%
CMYK
68, 22, 0, 33
LAB
52, -15, -28
LCH
52, 32, 241
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 233
XYZ
17, 21, 42
LUV
52, -30, -39
HWB
200, 22%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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