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
3984AA
RGB
57, 132, 170
HSL
200, 50%, 45%
HSB
200, 66%, 67%
CMYK
66, 22, 0, 33
LAB
52, -15, -28
LCH
52, 31, 242
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 234
XYZ
17, 20, 41
LUV
52, -29, -39
HWB
200, 22%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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