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
439DAC
RGB
67, 157, 172
HSL
189, 44%, 47%
HSB
189, 61%, 67%
CMYK
61, 9, 0, 33
LAB
60, -24, -16
LCH
60, 29, 214
OKLCH
0.65, 0.09, 210
XYZ
22, 28, 43
LUV
60, -36, -21
HWB
189, 26%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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