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
409BA4
RGB
64, 155, 164
HSL
185, 44%, 45%
HSB
185, 61%, 64%
CMYK
61, 5, 0, 36
LAB
59, -26, -13
LCH
59, 29, 207
OKLCH
0.64, 0.09, 204
XYZ
21, 27, 39
LUV
59, -36, -16
HWB
185, 25%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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