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
418795
RGB
65, 135, 149
HSL
190, 39%, 42%
HSB
190, 56%, 58%
CMYK
56, 9, 0, 42
LAB
52, -20, -15
LCH
52, 25, 216
OKLCH
0.58, 0.07, 212
XYZ
16, 21, 32
LUV
52, -29, -18
HWB
190, 25%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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