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
417E82
RGB
65, 126, 130
HSL
184, 33%, 38%
HSB
184, 50%, 51%
CMYK
50, 3, 0, 49
LAB
49, -20, -9
LCH
49, 22, 204
OKLCH
0.55, 0.06, 201
XYZ
14, 18, 24
LUV
49, -26, -9
HWB
184, 25%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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