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
3998A5
RGB
57, 152, 165
HSL
187, 49%, 44%
HSB
187, 65%, 65%
CMYK
65, 8, 0, 35
LAB
58, -26, -16
LCH
58, 30, 211
OKLCH
0.63, 0.09, 208
XYZ
20, 26, 40
LUV
58, -37, -19
HWB
187, 22%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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