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
397FA3
RGB
57, 127, 163
HSL
200, 48%, 43%
HSB
200, 65%, 64%
CMYK
65, 22, 0, 36
LAB
50, -14, -26
LCH
50, 30, 242
OKLCH
0.57, 0.09, 234
XYZ
16, 19, 37
LUV
50, -27, -37
HWB
200, 22%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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