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
447A85
RGB
68, 122, 133
HSL
190, 32%, 39%
HSB
190, 49%, 52%
CMYK
49, 8, 0, 48
LAB
48, -16, -12
LCH
48, 20, 216
OKLCH
0.55, 0.06, 212
XYZ
14, 17, 25
LUV
48, -24, -14
HWB
190, 27%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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