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
4191AD
RGB
65, 145, 173
HSL
196, 45%, 47%
HSB
196, 62%, 68%
CMYK
62, 16, 0, 32
LAB
56, -19, -23
LCH
56, 29, 230
OKLCH
0.62, 0.09, 224
XYZ
20, 24, 43
LUV
56, -32, -31
HWB
196, 25%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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