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
417F96
RGB
65, 127, 150
HSL
196, 40%, 42%
HSB
196, 57%, 59%
CMYK
57, 15, 0, 41
LAB
50, -16, -19
LCH
50, 25, 231
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 225
XYZ
15, 19, 32
LUV
50, -26, -25
HWB
196, 25%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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