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
37889F
RGB
55, 136, 159
HSL
193, 49%, 42%
HSB
193, 65%, 62%
CMYK
65, 14, 0, 38
LAB
53, -20, -20
LCH
53, 28, 225
OKLCH
0.59, 0.08, 220
XYZ
17, 21, 36
LUV
53, -31, -26
HWB
193, 22%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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