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
437688
RGB
67, 118, 136
HSL
196, 34%, 40%
HSB
196, 51%, 53%
CMYK
51, 13, 0, 47
LAB
47, -14, -16
LCH
47, 21, 228
OKLCH
0.54, 0.06, 223
XYZ
13, 16, 26
LUV
47, -22, -20
HWB
196, 26%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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