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
4492AB
RGB
68, 146, 171
HSL
195, 43%, 47%
HSB
195, 60%, 67%
CMYK
60, 15, 0, 33
LAB
56, -19, -21
LCH
56, 28, 227
OKLCH
0.62, 0.08, 222
XYZ
20, 25, 42
LUV
56, -32, -28
HWB
195, 27%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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