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
397F87
RGB
57, 127, 135
HSL
186, 41%, 38%
HSB
186, 58%, 53%
CMYK
58, 6, 0, 47
LAB
49, -21, -11
LCH
49, 24, 208
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 205
XYZ
14, 18, 26
LUV
49, -29, -13
HWB
186, 22%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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