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
428B97
RGB
66, 139, 151
HSL
188, 39%, 43%
HSB
188, 56%, 59%
CMYK
56, 8, 0, 41
LAB
54, -21, -14
LCH
54, 25, 213
OKLCH
0.59, 0.07, 210
XYZ
17, 22, 33
LUV
54, -30, -17
HWB
188, 26%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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