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
417175
RGB
65, 113, 117
HSL
185, 29%, 36%
HSB
185, 44%, 46%
CMYK
44, 3, 0, 54
LAB
44, -16, -8
LCH
44, 18, 205
OKLCH
0.52, 0.05, 203
XYZ
11, 14, 19
LUV
44, -22, -8
HWB
185, 25%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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