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
447685
RGB
68, 118, 133
HSL
194, 32%, 39%
HSB
194, 49%, 52%
CMYK
49, 11, 0, 48
LAB
47, -14, -14
LCH
47, 20, 224
OKLCH
0.54, 0.06, 219
XYZ
13, 16, 25
LUV
47, -22, -17
HWB
194, 27%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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