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
399EAC
RGB
57, 158, 172
HSL
187, 50%, 45%
HSB
187, 67%, 67%
CMYK
67, 8, 0, 33
LAB
60, -27, -16
LCH
60, 31, 212
OKLCH
0.65, 0.09, 208
XYZ
21, 28, 43
LUV
60, -38, -20
HWB
187, 22%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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