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
397F84
RGB
57, 127, 132
HSL
184, 40%, 37%
HSB
184, 57%, 52%
CMYK
57, 4, 0, 48
LAB
49, -22, -10
LCH
49, 24, 204
OKLCH
0.55, 0.07, 202
XYZ
13, 18, 25
LUV
49, -29, -10
HWB
184, 22%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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