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
408794
RGB
64, 135, 148
HSL
189, 40%, 42%
HSB
189, 57%, 58%
CMYK
57, 9, 0, 42
LAB
52, -20, -14
LCH
52, 25, 215
OKLCH
0.58, 0.07, 211
XYZ
16, 21, 31
LUV
52, -30, -17
HWB
189, 25%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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