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
397583
RGB
57, 117, 131
HSL
191, 39%, 37%
HSB
191, 56%, 51%
CMYK
56, 11, 0, 49
LAB
46, -17, -14
LCH
46, 22, 219
OKLCH
0.53, 0.07, 215
XYZ
12, 15, 24
LUV
46, -25, -17
HWB
191, 22%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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