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
407985
RGB
64, 121, 133
HSL
190, 35%, 39%
HSB
190, 52%, 52%
CMYK
52, 9, 0, 48
LAB
47, -17, -13
LCH
47, 21, 217
OKLCH
0.54, 0.06, 213
XYZ
13, 16, 25
LUV
47, -25, -15
HWB
190, 25%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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