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
398799
RGB
57, 135, 153
HSL
191, 46%, 41%
HSB
191, 63%, 60%
CMYK
63, 12, 0, 40
LAB
52, -21, -17
LCH
52, 27, 220
OKLCH
0.58, 0.08, 215
XYZ
16, 20, 33
LUV
52, -31, -22
HWB
191, 22%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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