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
39808F
RGB
57, 128, 143
HSL
190, 43%, 39%
HSB
190, 60%, 56%
CMYK
60, 10, 0, 44
LAB
50, -20, -15
LCH
50, 25, 218
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 214
XYZ
14, 18, 29
LUV
50, -29, -19
HWB
190, 22%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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