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
39768C
RGB
57, 118, 140
HSL
196, 42%, 39%
HSB
196, 59%, 55%
CMYK
59, 16, 0, 45
LAB
46, -15, -18
LCH
46, 24, 230
OKLCH
0.53, 0.07, 224
XYZ
13, 16, 27
LUV
46, -25, -24
HWB
196, 22%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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