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
397883
RGB
57, 120, 131
HSL
189, 39%, 37%
HSB
189, 56%, 51%
CMYK
56, 8, 0, 49
LAB
47, -19, -13
LCH
47, 22, 214
OKLCH
0.54, 0.07, 210
XYZ
12, 16, 24
LUV
47, -26, -15
HWB
189, 22%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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