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
437276
RGB
67, 114, 118
HSL
185, 28%, 36%
HSB
185, 43%, 46%
CMYK
43, 3, 0, 54
LAB
45, -16, -8
LCH
45, 18, 205
OKLCH
0.52, 0.05, 203
XYZ
12, 15, 19
LUV
45, -21, -8
HWB
185, 26%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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