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
447D91
RGB
68, 125, 145
HSL
196, 36%, 42%
HSB
196, 53%, 57%
CMYK
53, 14, 0, 43
LAB
49, -15, -17
LCH
49, 23, 228
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 223
XYZ
15, 18, 29
LUV
49, -25, -22
HWB
196, 27%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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