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
3D7984
RGB
61, 121, 132
HSL
189, 37%, 38%
HSB
189, 54%, 52%
CMYK
54, 8, 0, 48
LAB
47, -18, -12
LCH
47, 22, 215
OKLCH
0.54, 0.06, 211
XYZ
13, 16, 24
LUV
47, -25, -15
HWB
189, 24%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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