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
417C97
RGB
65, 124, 151
HSL
199, 40%, 42%
HSB
199, 57%, 59%
CMYK
57, 18, 0, 41
LAB
49, -14, -21
LCH
49, 25, 236
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 230
XYZ
15, 18, 32
LUV
49, -25, -28
HWB
199, 25%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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