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
428893
RGB
66, 136, 147
HSL
188, 38%, 42%
HSB
188, 55%, 58%
CMYK
55, 7, 0, 42
LAB
53, -21, -13
LCH
53, 24, 212
OKLCH
0.59, 0.07, 209
XYZ
16, 21, 31
LUV
53, -29, -16
HWB
188, 26%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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