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
427781
RGB
66, 119, 129
HSL
190, 32%, 38%
HSB
190, 49%, 51%
CMYK
49, 8, 0, 49
LAB
47, -16, -11
LCH
47, 20, 215
OKLCH
0.54, 0.06, 211
XYZ
13, 16, 23
LUV
47, -23, -13
HWB
190, 26%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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