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
38737F
RGB
56, 115, 127
HSL
190, 39%, 36%
HSB
190, 56%, 50%
CMYK
56, 9, 0, 50
LAB
45, -17, -13
LCH
45, 22, 217
OKLCH
0.52, 0.06, 213
XYZ
12, 15, 22
LUV
45, -25, -15
HWB
190, 22%, 50%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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