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
408792
RGB
64, 135, 146
HSL
188, 39%, 41%
HSB
188, 56%, 57%
CMYK
56, 8, 0, 43
LAB
52, -21, -13
LCH
52, 25, 212
OKLCH
0.58, 0.07, 209
XYZ
16, 20, 30
LUV
52, -30, -16
HWB
188, 25%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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