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
447D9D
RGB
68, 125, 157
HSL
202, 40%, 44%
HSB
202, 57%, 62%
CMYK
57, 20, 0, 38
LAB
50, -12, -23
LCH
50, 26, 243
OKLCH
0.56, 0.08, 235
XYZ
16, 18, 35
LUV
50, -24, -32
HWB
202, 27%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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