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
407B8D
RGB
64, 123, 141
HSL
194, 38%, 40%
HSB
194, 55%, 55%
CMYK
55, 13, 0, 45
LAB
48, -16, -16
LCH
48, 23, 225
OKLCH
0.55, 0.07, 220
XYZ
14, 17, 28
LUV
48, -25, -21
HWB
194, 25%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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