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
40888E
RGB
64, 136, 142
HSL
185, 38%, 40%
HSB
185, 55%, 56%
CMYK
55, 4, 0, 44
LAB
52, -22, -10
LCH
52, 24, 205
OKLCH
0.58, 0.07, 203
XYZ
16, 21, 29
LUV
52, -30, -12
HWB
185, 25%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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