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
398191
RGB
57, 129, 145
HSL
191, 44%, 40%
HSB
191, 61%, 57%
CMYK
61, 11, 0, 43
LAB
50, -20, -16
LCH
50, 25, 219
OKLCH
0.56, 0.08, 215
XYZ
15, 19, 30
LUV
50, -29, -20
HWB
191, 22%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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