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
438A91
RGB
67, 138, 145
HSL
185, 37%, 42%
HSB
185, 54%, 57%
CMYK
54, 5, 0, 43
LAB
53, -22, -11
LCH
53, 24, 207
OKLCH
0.59, 0.07, 204
XYZ
17, 21, 30
LUV
53, -30, -12
HWB
185, 26%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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