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
3998A9
RGB
57, 152, 169
HSL
189, 50%, 44%
HSB
189, 66%, 66%
CMYK
66, 10, 0, 34
LAB
58, -25, -18
LCH
58, 30, 216
OKLCH
0.63, 0.09, 212
XYZ
20, 26, 42
LUV
58, -36, -22
HWB
189, 22%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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