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
439CAA
RGB
67, 156, 170
HSL
188, 43%, 46%
HSB
188, 61%, 67%
CMYK
61, 8, 0, 33
LAB
59, -24, -16
LCH
59, 29, 213
OKLCH
0.64, 0.09, 209
XYZ
21, 28, 42
LUV
59, -36, -20
HWB
188, 26%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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