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
397E93
RGB
57, 126, 147
HSL
194, 44%, 40%
HSB
194, 61%, 58%
CMYK
61, 14, 0, 42
LAB
49, -18, -18
LCH
49, 25, 226
OKLCH
0.56, 0.08, 221
XYZ
14, 18, 30
LUV
49, -28, -24
HWB
194, 22%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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