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
418AA6
RGB
65, 138, 166
HSL
197, 44%, 45%
HSB
197, 61%, 65%
CMYK
61, 17, 0, 35
LAB
54, -17, -22
LCH
54, 28, 232
OKLCH
0.60, 0.08, 226
XYZ
18, 22, 39
LUV
54, -30, -30
HWB
197, 25%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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