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
41809B
RGB
65, 128, 155
HSL
198, 41%, 43%
HSB
198, 58%, 61%
CMYK
58, 17, 0, 39
LAB
50, -15, -21
LCH
50, 26, 235
OKLCH
0.57, 0.08, 228
XYZ
16, 19, 34
LUV
50, -26, -29
HWB
198, 25%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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