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
448FAD
RGB
68, 143, 173
HSL
197, 44%, 47%
HSB
197, 61%, 68%
CMYK
61, 17, 0, 32
LAB
56, -17, -23
LCH
56, 29, 233
OKLCH
0.61, 0.09, 227
XYZ
20, 24, 43
LUV
56, -30, -32
HWB
197, 27%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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