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
41788D
RGB
65, 120, 141
HSL
197, 37%, 40%
HSB
197, 54%, 55%
CMYK
54, 15, 0, 45
LAB
47, -14, -17
LCH
47, 22, 231
OKLCH
0.54, 0.07, 225
XYZ
14, 16, 28
LUV
47, -24, -23
HWB
197, 25%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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