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
448694
RGB
68, 134, 148
HSL
191, 37%, 42%
HSB
191, 54%, 58%
CMYK
54, 9, 0, 42
LAB
52, -19, -14
LCH
52, 24, 217
OKLCH
0.58, 0.07, 213
XYZ
16, 20, 31
LUV
52, -28, -18
HWB
191, 27%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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