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
398EA0
RGB
57, 142, 160
HSL
190, 47%, 43%
HSB
190, 64%, 63%
CMYK
64, 11, 0, 37
LAB
54, -22, -18
LCH
54, 28, 218
OKLCH
0.60, 0.08, 214
XYZ
18, 23, 37
LUV
54, -33, -23
HWB
190, 22%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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