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
3E757B
RGB
62, 117, 123
HSL
186, 33%, 36%
HSB
186, 50%, 48%
CMYK
50, 5, 0, 52
LAB
46, -18, -9
LCH
46, 20, 208
OKLCH
0.53, 0.06, 205
XYZ
12, 15, 21
LUV
46, -24, -10
HWB
186, 24%, 52%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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