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
40828D
RGB
64, 130, 141
HSL
189, 38%, 40%
HSB
189, 55%, 55%
CMYK
55, 8, 0, 45
LAB
50, -19, -13
LCH
50, 23, 213
OKLCH
0.57, 0.07, 210
XYZ
15, 19, 28
LUV
50, -28, -15
HWB
189, 25%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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