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
4384A1
RGB
67, 132, 161
HSL
199, 41%, 45%
HSB
199, 58%, 63%
CMYK
58, 18, 0, 37
LAB
52, -15, -22
LCH
52, 27, 236
OKLCH
0.58, 0.08, 229
XYZ
17, 20, 37
LUV
52, -27, -30
HWB
199, 26%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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