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
447278
RGB
68, 114, 120
HSL
187, 28%, 37%
HSB
187, 43%, 47%
CMYK
43, 5, 0, 53
LAB
45, -15, -9
LCH
45, 17, 210
OKLCH
0.52, 0.05, 206
XYZ
12, 15, 20
LUV
45, -21, -9
HWB
187, 27%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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