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
3D7477
RGB
61, 116, 119
HSL
183, 32%, 35%
HSB
183, 49%, 47%
CMYK
49, 3, 0, 53
LAB
45, -18, -8
LCH
45, 20, 203
OKLCH
0.52, 0.06, 200
XYZ
11, 15, 20
LUV
45, -24, -8
HWB
183, 24%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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