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
3C8491
RGB
60, 132, 145
HSL
189, 41%, 40%
HSB
189, 59%, 57%
CMYK
59, 9, 0, 43
LAB
51, -20, -14
LCH
51, 25, 215
OKLCH
0.57, 0.07, 211
XYZ
15, 20, 30
LUV
51, -29, -17
HWB
189, 24%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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