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
3C787D
RGB
60, 120, 125
HSL
185, 35%, 36%
HSB
185, 52%, 49%
CMYK
52, 4, 0, 51
LAB
47, -19, -9
LCH
47, 21, 205
OKLCH
0.53, 0.06, 203
XYZ
12, 16, 22
LUV
47, -26, -10
HWB
185, 24%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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