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
3F787F
RGB
63, 120, 127
HSL
187, 34%, 37%
HSB
187, 50%, 50%
CMYK
50, 6, 0, 50
LAB
47, -18, -10
LCH
47, 21, 209
OKLCH
0.54, 0.06, 206
XYZ
13, 16, 23
LUV
47, -25, -11
HWB
187, 25%, 50%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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