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
429AA0
RGB
66, 154, 160
HSL
184, 42%, 44%
HSB
184, 59%, 63%
CMYK
59, 4, 0, 37
LAB
59, -26, -12
LCH
59, 28, 204
OKLCH
0.64, 0.08, 201
XYZ
20, 27, 37
LUV
59, -36, -13
HWB
184, 26%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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