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
37879C
RGB
55, 135, 156
HSL
192, 48%, 41%
HSB
192, 65%, 61%
CMYK
65, 13, 0, 39
LAB
52, -20, -19
LCH
52, 28, 223
OKLCH
0.58, 0.08, 218
XYZ
16, 21, 35
LUV
52, -31, -25
HWB
192, 22%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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