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
39818D
RGB
57, 129, 141
HSL
189, 42%, 39%
HSB
189, 60%, 55%
CMYK
60, 9, 0, 45
LAB
50, -21, -14
LCH
50, 25, 214
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 210
XYZ
14, 18, 28
LUV
50, -29, -16
HWB
189, 22%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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